Forces First Conclave 2026: CMDE Rahul Mehta Decodes Naval Aviation In Modern Battlefield

At Republic’s Forces First Conclave 2026, Commodore Rahul Mehta joined the conversation on the role of naval aviation in the modern battlefield.

The discussion explored how aircraft and helicopters operating from ships and shore bases extend a navy’s reach, surveillance and strike capability at sea, and how naval aviation is evolving alongside unmanned systems and changing threats.