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Second SSBN, Arihant programme
Budget
Classified
Timeline
2024
Sector
Indian Navy
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
Request for Information — industry capability survey.
RFP
RFP
Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.
Contract
Contract
Contract signed with selected vendor(s).
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
Development, integration and user trials.
Induction
Induction
CURRENTEquipment inducted into service.
INTEL SIGNALS
Budget classified — strategic program
Strategic priority designation
Commissioned 2024. Carries K-15 SLBMs (750 km range). Completes India's nuclear triad.
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