The Indian Navy took its first step towards acquiring Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) for its carriers by sending a Letter of Request (LoR) to the Pentagon under Government - to - Government deals.
The LoR contains price and availability for 22 Guardians and three EMALS catapults and are now under consideration by the US department of Defence for clearance under the Foreign Ministry Sales, - Defence Magazine India Strategic.
The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) is a system under development by the United States Navy to launch carrier based aircraft from an aircraft catapult using a linear motor drive instead of the conventional steam piston drive.