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Next-gen infantry modernisation: weapon, comms, sensors integration
Budget
₹10,000 Cr
Timeline
2024–2030
Sector
Indian Army
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
CURRENTTransfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
Contract
Contract
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
Modular system: assault rifle (SiG 716 replacement candidate), body armour, helmet display, tactical radio. DRDO and private sector competing.
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CONTENDERS / VENDORS
DRDO · SiG Sauer · Tata Advanced Systems
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