PROGRAM EXPLORER
Cross-sector tracker across procurement and R&D initiatives.
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Series-production single-engine multirole fighter for IAF fleet modernisation
114-aircraft acquisition to replace MiG-21 fleet
Indigenous attack helicopter procurement for high-altitude and tactical strike roles
Mid-life upgrade of 272 Su-30 MKI with indigenous avionics and weapons
6 AIP-equipped diesel-electric attack submarines
26 carrier-capable Rafale Marine fighters for INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya air wings
Next-generation main battle tank programme to replace the Indian Army T-72 fleet
Planned Indian Navy stealth guided-missile destroyer class following the Visakhapatnam-class destroyers
Indian Navy indigenous diesel-electric attack submarine programme with AIP and high local content
Follow-on stealth frigates to Shivalik class with enhanced weapons
Eight MQ-9B SkyGuardian HALE drones for IAF under the 31-aircraft tri-service Predator deal
Indigenous multi-tier long-range air defence missile system with interception ranges of 150 km, 250 km, and 350 km
Second Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine commissioned in 2024
Planned indigenous SSN class for Indian Navy under long-horizon force development
5th-generation stealth fighter — indigenous design by ADA/HAL
Evolved LCA with GE-F414 engine, enlarged airframe, AESA radar
Dedicated indigenous twin-engine carrier-borne multirole fighter for Indian Navy aircraft carriers
Canisterised solid-propellant road-mobile quasi-ballistic missile with 150–500 km range and terminal manoeuvres
Next-generation air defence missile with active RF seeker and dual-pulse solid rocket motor, effective up to 70–80 km
Indigenous AESA fire-control radar for Tejas Mk-2 and Su-30 upgrade
Large displacement replenishment ships to extend naval endurance, logistics reach and mobility
Half-weight BrahMos for Su-30, Tejas Mk-2, and MALE UAV integration
GTRE Kaveri derivative path for unmanned combat aircraft and future high-thrust fighter-engine work
Layered integrated air defence system line under DRDO-linked AoN package
Conventional ballistic strike system identified in DRDO-linked AoN basket
Long-range supersonic cruise missile development line for stand-off strike roles
Follow-on AEW&C capability package under domestic development and acquisition pipeline
56 aircraft to replace Avro HS-748 fleet — first combat aircraft Made in India
High-altitude light tank for Ladakh theatre
6 additional P-8I Poseidon aircraft for long-range maritime patrol
Shipborne helicopter replacing Sea King & Chetak
Autonomous stealth flying-wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle powered by indigenous dry Kaveri derivative
Follow-on ~45,000-tonne CATOBAR/STOBAR aircraft carrier to maintain a three-carrier fleet structure
Six Airbus A321-based indigenous AEW&C aircraft under DRDO AWACS India programme
L&T-built 155mm/52-calibre tracked self-propelled artillery; 100 in service and 100 more contracted
Private/industry production of extended-range and guided Pinaka rocket munitions
Guided and extended-range rocket family for the in-service Pinaka launcher ecosystem
155mm/52-cal indigenous towed howitzer
First indigenous man-portable loitering munition (suicide drone) with GPS guidance and daytime/night precision strike
Mobile phased-array artillery locating and fire correction radar developed by DRDO and manufactured by BEL
Very Short Range Air Defence for forward deployment
Indigenous 8x8 amphibious wheeled infantry combat vehicle designed for high-altitude mobility and urban warfare
Interim MANPADS procurement from Russia pending indigenous VSHORAD
Alpha Design/Elbit loitering munition ordered by the Indian Army under emergency procurement
Army utility helicopter induction package for SAR, transport, recce and casualty evacuation
Maritime-role helicopter package for offshore protection, surveillance and response missions
Large-volume close-combat carbine acquisition for Army and Navy with private-sector prime vendors
Procurement and integration of 48 heavy-weight torpedoes for Kalvari-class submarines
Naval area-air-defence missile acquisition for frontline warship layered defence
Ship-launched short-range surface-to-air missile for point defence against low-altitude aerial targets
Mobile all-weather short-range SAM for Army
Ramjet propulsion for next-gen beyond-visual-range missiles
Next-generation standoff anti-submarine system delivering a lightweight torpedo at supersonic speed up to 600 km
Fire-control radar program in DRDO production-linked contract basket
Long-range DRDO air-to-air missile path using Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet propulsion
Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile follow-on development and acquisition track
Counter-UAS detection and interdiction stack for layered anti-drone defence
Su-30 upgrade radar line based on indigenous GaN AESA architecture
Mobile low-level surveillance radar track identified in signed DRDO production-partner contracts
Adani-built Hermes 900/Drishti-10 MALE UAV inducted by the Indian Navy and ordered under emergency procurement
Defensive avionics/electronic warfare upgrade program for Mi-17 V5 fleet survivability
ideaForge fixed-wing VTOL tactical ISR UAV ordered by the Indian Army
Multi-service light tactical mobility procurement from domestic private manufacturers
Su-30MKI-launched indigenous anti-radiation missile for suppression of enemy air defences
Persistent ISR and communications pseudo-satellite capability for IAF mission sets
Stand-off ground-attack missile acquisition package to improve deep strike precision
Long-range Indian air-defence missile concept under DRDO development
Quick-reaction air defence missile track in DRDO AoN basket
Tracked anti-tank guided missile carrier capability based on Nag family
307 wheeled 155mm/52-cal guns for rapid deployment
Uncontracted carrier airborne-early-warning requirement for INS Vikrant/Vikramaditya operations
Fleet overhaul and life-extension of BMP-II mechanised infantry platforms
Life-extension and readiness overhaul program for legacy T-72 armoured fleet
Anti-tank mine obstacle capability to delay and canalise enemy mechanised advance
Six high-speed missile vessels under construction at Cochin Shipyard for the Indian Navy
Blast and mine-resistant 4x4 high-mobility armoured protected vehicle manufactured in Pune for harsh terrains
Integrated counter-drone system offering RF jamming, radar detection, EO/IR tracking, and hard-kill options
Medium Altitude Long Endurance unmanned aircraft
Private-sector helicopter manufacturing line in India for light utility platform build-up
Indigenous large-area cockpit display and avionics path for AMCA, Tejas Mk-2 and future combat aircraft
Automatic chemical-agent detection and alarm capability for CBRN readiness
Next-gen infantry modernisation: weapon, comms, sensors integration
Tactical floating bridge capability for infantry mobility and obstacle crossing
Harbour and anchorage fuel replenishment barges for naval logistics support
Domestic power-generation module under Make-I for naval platform requirements
Capability sustainment overhaul for armoured recovery fleet supporting mechanised formations
High-fidelity simulator acquisition to scale Tejas Mk-1A conversion and tactical training