The Indian Navy’s acquisition of 26 Dassault Rafale Marine jets, valued at around ₹63,000 crore, features customized SPECTRA electronic warfare suites tailored for maritime operations, significantly bolstering India’s defense against escalating threats from China and Pakistan in the Indian Ocean Region. Developed jointly by Thales and MBDA, SPECTRA provides integrated self-protection through long-range detection, identification, and precise localization of infrared, electromagnetic, and laser threats, incorporating radar warning receivers, laser warning systems, and infrared missile warning sensors like the DDM-NG with fisheye lenses for spherical coverage and enhanced false alarm rejection. The system includes phased-array radar jammers for concentrated signal disruption, decoy dispensers for multi-threat countermeasures, and a dedicated data fusion unit for rapid reaction decisions, enabling effective jamming, decoying, and evasion maneuvers. This setup enhances the Rafale-M’s anti-ship missile defense and suppression of enemy air defenses, while its angular localization aids in threat avoidance or targeting for precision strikes, ensuring superior survivability and operational dominance in contested naval environments amid evolving geopolitical tensions.