Rafale Marine
Indian Navy › Procurement
26 carrier-capable Rafale Marine fighters for INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya air wings
Budget
₹63,000 Cr
Timeline
2024–2032
Sector
Indian Navy
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
Strategic priority designation
Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) between India and France for 26 Rafale Marine fighters (22 single-seaters and 4 twin-seater trainers) for INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. Contract price negotiations completed with Dassault; awaiting final Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approval and formal signing.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 4/7
Contract Finalization / CCS
Estimated Budget
₹63,000 Cr
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2024–2032
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Navy
10% Indigenous
Rafale Marine — Multi-Role Carrier Borne Fighter is currently at Stage 4 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Contract Finalization / CCS). 26 carrier-capable Rafale Marine fighters for INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya air wings
The allocated budget outlay for Rafale Marine is estimated at ₹63,000 Cr.
The program schedule indicates 2024–2032.
Rafale Marine is developed in coordination with vendors: Dassault Aviation, Safran, Thales.
Rafale Marine targets an indigenous content of 10%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Dassault Aviation · Safran · Thales
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