INS Vikramaditya and its successor INS Vikrant are the two operational aircraft carrier that have boosted India's naval footprint in the Indo-Pacific. The Indian navy is still at the discussion stage on procuring the maritime fighter planes. Two major planes are in contention - France's Rafale and US F-18, decision on the procurement is still being decided by the Indian navy. Sreeja MS speaks to Michael Baker, Senior Defence Official US Embassy in New Delhi.