AEW&C Mk-1A
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Follow-on AEW&C capability package under domestic development and acquisition pipeline
Budget
AoN accorded (amount bundled in larger package)
Timeline
2026–2034
Sector
Indian Air Force
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
CURRENTAcceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
RFP
RFP
ToC
ToC
CNC
CNC
Contract
Contract
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
Procurement stalled at early stage
Strategic priority designation
Official DRDO/MoD notes for 2025 list AEW&C Mk-1A among notable AoN-backed systems. Track as pre-contract force-multiplier procurement.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 0/7
AoN Cleared
Estimated Budget
AoN accorded (amount bundled in larger package)
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2026–2034
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Air Force
70% Indigenous
Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Mk-1A is currently at Stage 0 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (AoN Cleared). Follow-on AEW&C capability package under domestic development and acquisition pipeline
The allocated budget outlay for AEW&C Mk-1A is estimated at AoN accorded (amount bundled in larger package).
The program schedule indicates 2026–2034.
AEW&C Mk-1A is developed in coordination with vendors: DRDO, Indian Air Force.
AEW&C Mk-1A targets an indigenous content of 70%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
DRDO · Indian Air Force
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