LCA Mk-1A Full Mission Simulator
Indian Air Force › Procurement
High-fidelity simulator acquisition to scale Tejas Mk-1A conversion and tactical training
Budget
AoN accorded (amount not publicly split)
Timeline
2026–2029
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
DRDO Foundation Day briefing (2026) lists Full Mission Simulator for LCA Mk-1A in notable AoN systems. Track as training infrastructure pipeline.
PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 0/7
AoN Cleared
Estimated Budget
AoN accorded (amount not publicly split)
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2026–2029
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Air Force
65% Indigenous
Full Mission Simulator for LCA Tejas Mk-1A is currently at Stage 0 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (AoN Cleared). High-fidelity simulator acquisition to scale Tejas Mk-1A conversion and tactical training
The allocated budget outlay for LCA Mk-1A Full Mission Simulator is estimated at AoN accorded (amount not publicly split).
The program schedule indicates 2026–2029.
LCA Mk-1A Full Mission Simulator is developed in coordination with vendors: IAF, DRDO, HAL.
LCA Mk-1A Full Mission Simulator targets an indigenous content of 65%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
IAF · DRDO · HAL
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