PROGRAM EXPLORER
Cross-sector tracker across procurement and R&D initiatives.
CATEGORY
Series-production single-engine multirole fighter for IAF fleet modernisation
114-aircraft acquisition to replace MiG-21 fleet
6 AIP-equipped diesel-electric attack submarines
Indigenous attack helicopter procurement for high-altitude and tactical strike roles
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
Mid-life upgrade of 272 Su-30 MKI with indigenous avionics and weapons
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
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
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
6 additional P-8I Poseidon aircraft for long-range maritime patrol
Shipborne helicopter replacing Sea King & Chetak
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
Very Short Range Air Defence for forward deployment
High-altitude light tank for Ladakh theatre
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
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
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