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IAF Combat Missiles (Stand-off Strike Package)

PENDING

Stand-off ground-attack missile acquisition package to improve deep strike precision

Budget

Part of DAC AoN package (₹3.60 lakh Cr total)

Timeline

2026–2034

Sector

Indian Air Force

Indigenisation

50%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

AON

CURRENT

Acceptance 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 lists Combat Missiles for IAF to improve stand-off attack capability. Open sources do not yet specify final missile family mix.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

India Approves US$8.7 Billion Defence Buy: 1,000 Israeli SPICE-1000 Kits Give IAF 125km Standoff Strike Edge - Defence Security Asia

news.google.com · 02 Jan 2026

India's New Rudram-IV Long-Range Stand-Off Weapon Poised to Give IAF Unstoppable Deep Strike Capability - Defence.in

news.google.com · 27 Aug 2025

How Astra Mk1 Established Indian BVR Capability While Mk2 Aims to Push The Boundaries Of Stand-Off Combat - Defence.in

news.google.com · 01 Sept 2026

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about IAF Combat Missiles

Pipeline Status

Stage 0/7

AoN Cleared

Estimated Budget

Part of DAC AoN package (₹3.60 lakh Cr total)

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2026–2034

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Air Force

50% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of IAF Combat Missiles?▾

IAF Combat Missiles (Stand-off Strike Package) is currently at Stage 0 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (AoN Cleared). Stand-off ground-attack missile acquisition package to improve deep strike precision

What is the estimated budget or outlay for IAF Combat Missiles?▾

The allocated budget outlay for IAF Combat Missiles is estimated at Part of DAC AoN package (₹3.60 lakh Cr total).

When is IAF Combat Missiles expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2026–2034.

Which agencies and companies are building IAF Combat Missiles?▾

IAF Combat Missiles is developed in coordination with vendors: Indian Air Force, MoD DAC.

What is the indigenisation level of IAF Combat Missiles?▾

IAF Combat Missiles targets an indigenous content of 50%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Indian Air Force · MoD DAC

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