Boeing has been a steadfast partner in India's aerospace and defence sector for over 80 years, contributing significantly to the country’s aviation industry and bolstering its defence forces’ modernisation and mission readiness. Celebrating over a decade since the Indian Navy received its first P-8I aircraft, this milestone symbolises the beginning of an enduring alliance that has significantly contributed to an enhanced maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. With a fleet of twelve aircraft operational in the Indian Navy, the P-8I fleet has surpassed 40,000 flight hours, consistently maintaining high readiness rates. These aircraft have played a pivotal role in reconnaissance and surveillance across the Indo-Pacific region.

Fostering Aatmanirbhar Bharat: P-8I’s Impact

Boeing’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat is unwavering. We have achieved substantial indigenization in the manufacturing and sustainment of the P-8I, with an economic impact of USD1.7 billion already generated to support the current fleet. Furthermore, Boeing envisions that increasing the P-8I fleet to 18 aircraft will increase investments, approximately USD 1.5 billion, while creating further indigenization opportunities within India’s aerospace and defence sector by 2032. This alignment seamlessly integrates with the nation’s objectives of achieving self-reliance and economic advancement.