Mi-17 V5 EW Suite
Indian Air Force › Procurement
Defensive avionics/electronic warfare upgrade program for Mi-17 V5 fleet survivability
Budget
Included in DRDO-linked signed contracts basket
Timeline
2025–2030
Sector
Indian Air Force
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
Request for Information — industry capability survey.
RFP
RFP
Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
CURRENTContract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.
Contract
Contract
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
MoD/DRDO disclosures in 2025-26 identify EW Suite for Mi-17 V5 among signed acquisitions with DRDO production partners. Track as active integration pipeline.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 4/7
Contracting/Integration
Estimated Budget
Included in DRDO-linked signed contracts basket
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2025–2030
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Air Force
75% Indigenous
Electronic Warfare Suite for Mi-17 V5 Helicopters is currently at Stage 4 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Contracting/Integration). Defensive avionics/electronic warfare upgrade program for Mi-17 V5 fleet survivability
The allocated budget outlay for Mi-17 V5 EW Suite is estimated at Included in DRDO-linked signed contracts basket.
The program schedule indicates 2025–2030.
Mi-17 V5 EW Suite is developed in coordination with vendors: DRDO, IAF, Indian defence production partners.
Mi-17 V5 EW Suite targets an indigenous content of 75%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
DRDO · IAF · Indian defence production partners
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