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Follow-on stealth frigates to Shivalik class with enhanced weapons
Budget
₹45,000 Cr
Timeline
2022–2035
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
CURRENTDevelopment, integration and user trials.
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
Near induction — watch for contract award
Strategic priority designation
MDL building 4, GRSE building 3. BrahMos NG integration planned. Significant indigenous content vs P-17.
RECENT INTELLIGENCE
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CONTENDERS / VENDORS
MDL · GRSE
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