FRCV / Ranjeet
Indian Army › Procurement
Next-generation main battle tank programme to replace the Indian Army T-72 fleet
Budget
₹57,000–60,000 Cr
Timeline
2024–2038
Sector
Indian Army
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
DAC approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 1,770 FRCVs in September 2024 under Make-I procedure. Project aims to replace the legacy T-72 fleet in phases with induction commencing around 2030.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 0/7
AoN Cleared (Make-I)
Estimated Budget
₹57,000–60,000 Cr
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2024–2038
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Army
50% Indigenous
FRCV / Project Ranjeet — Future Ready Combat Vehicle is currently at Stage 0 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (AoN Cleared (Make-I)). Next-generation main battle tank programme to replace the Indian Army T-72 fleet
The allocated budget outlay for FRCV / Ranjeet is estimated at ₹57,000–60,000 Cr.
The program schedule indicates 2024–2038.
FRCV / Ranjeet is developed in coordination with vendors: Indian industry TBD, DRDO, Potential foreign technology partners.
FRCV / Ranjeet targets an indigenous content of 50%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Indian industry TBD · DRDO · Potential foreign technology partners
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