Boeing's P-81 and F/A-18 Super Hornet Block Ill are equipped to bolster maritime capabilities for the Indian Navy

The Indo-Pacific consists of more than 60% of the world population, represents 44% of the world surface area, accounts for 60% of global GDP, and steers more than two-thirds of global growth.

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NEW DELHI. This important region comprises of 38 countries interdependently fastened and connected by the Indian Ocean. This makes the role of the Indian Navy critical in defending India's maritime interest in the Indo-Pacific region. In its endeavour to upgrade and transform its capabilities, the Indian Navy can benefit from platforms which offer commonality and interoperability opportunity for closer cooperation between the navies and air forces of partner countries in the Indo-Pacific.

Boeing has been engaging with the Indian Navy on their current as well as future requirements for national security, and regularly engages in discussions over the value our portfolio can deliver to develop capabilities they require for the execution of their missions.

F/A-18 SUPER HORNET BLOCK III 

OFFERING BETTER SYNERGIES FOR NAVAL AVIATION COOPERATION IN THE INDO-PACIFIC

The role of naval aviation in defending India's maritime interests is expected to get significantly enhanced as a result of the geo-political situation in the region. The partnership between like-minded countries in the Indo-Pacific will only grow stronger, and the strength of these Indo-Pacific partnerships will be determined by the abilities of the participating countries to work together seamlessly. The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III for the Indian Navy will offer several such strategic advantages to India.