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114-aircraft acquisition to replace MiG-21 fleet
Budget
₹90,000 Cr
Timeline
2024–2031
Sector
Indian Air Force
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
Strategic priority designation
Contenders include Dassault Rafale and F/A-18 Super Hornet. IAQ phase under review post-Rafale induction experience.
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CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Dassault Rafale · Boeing F/A-18 · Eurofighter Typhoon
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