Indian Navy may get 6 more P8 I aircraft, price will be Rs 27000 crore, know its features

Updated: 05-02-2026, 12.57 AM

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The strength of the Navy is going to increase.

The Indian Navy is considered one of the most powerful navies in the world. The Navy has a large number of submarines, warships, frigates, aircraft carriers, many deadly drones and fighters and other aircraft. Now soon there is going to be another big increase in the strength of the Navy. According to the information, Indian Navy may soon get 6 P-8I aircraft. Let us tell you that the Indian Navy already has 12 P-8I surveillance aircraft and the number of this aircraft will increase further in the coming days.

Price will be Rs 27000 crore

According to the information, the price of 6 new P-8I aircraft to be received by the Indian Navy is estimated to be Rs 27000 crore. At present, Cabinet Committee for Security clearance is still pending for this deal. Recently, when the Chief of the Indian Navy had gone to America, the issue of this aircraft was discussed very seriously. There is also a possibility that drones like MQ9 may also come to India in the coming time.

Features of P-8I aircraft

The P-8I Poseidon aircraft is manufactured by the US-based Boeing Company. These surveillance aircraft have been an integral part of the Indian Navy for a long time. The P-8I aircraft is a modern, long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft. This aircraft is equipped with a very powerful multi-mission surface search radar. There are many weapons present in the aircraft which can overwhelm the enemies. These aircraft give the Indian Navy great strength against enemies at sea.