AS-HAPS
Indian Air Force › Procurement
Persistent ISR and communications pseudo-satellite capability for IAF mission sets
Budget
Part of DAC AoN package (₹3.60 lakh Cr total)
Timeline
2026–2033
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
DAC AoN on 12 Feb 2026 includes AS-HAPS for IAF. Track as early acquisition pipeline pending program-level RFP/contract details.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 0/7
AoN Cleared
Estimated Budget
Part of DAC AoN package (₹3.60 lakh Cr total)
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2026–2033
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Air Force
55% Indigenous
Air-Ship Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (AS-HAPS) is currently at Stage 0 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (AoN Cleared). Persistent ISR and communications pseudo-satellite capability for IAF mission sets
The allocated budget outlay for AS-HAPS is estimated at Part of DAC AoN package (₹3.60 lakh Cr total).
The program schedule indicates 2026–2033.
AS-HAPS is developed in coordination with vendors: Indian Air Force, MoD DAC.
AS-HAPS targets an indigenous content of 55%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Indian Air Force · MoD DAC
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