IAC-2 (Repeat Vikrant)
Indian Navy › Procurement
Follow-on ~45,000-tonne CATOBAR/STOBAR aircraft carrier to maintain a three-carrier fleet structure
Budget
₹40,000 Cr
Timeline
2026–2035
Sector
Indian Navy
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
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded in-principle AoN for a second indigenous aircraft carrier (~45,000 tonnes) to be constructed by Cochin Shipyard. Capitalizes on the design and shipyard learning curve of INS Vikrant to reduce build cycles.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 0/7
AoN Cleared / Planning
Estimated Budget
₹40,000 Cr
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2026–2035
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Navy
80% Indigenous
IAC-2 — Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 2 (Repeat Vikrant-Class) is currently at Stage 0 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (AoN Cleared / Planning). Follow-on ~45,000-tonne CATOBAR/STOBAR aircraft carrier to maintain a three-carrier fleet structure
The allocated budget outlay for IAC-2 (Repeat Vikrant) is estimated at ₹40,000 Cr.
The program schedule indicates 2026–2035.
IAC-2 (Repeat Vikrant) is developed in coordination with vendors: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Indian Navy, DRDO, BEL.
IAC-2 (Repeat Vikrant) targets an indigenous content of 80%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) · Indian Navy · DRDO · BEL
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