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Strategic Priority Program

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MRFA — Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft

ACTIVE

114-aircraft acquisition to replace MiG-21 fleet

Budget

₹3,25,000 Cr

Timeline

2026–2035

Sector

Indian Air Force

Indigenisation

25%

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

Strategic priority designation

PIB reported DAC AoN on 12 Feb 2026 for MRFA {Rafale}; AP reported the package covers 114 Rafale fighters. This is not a signed contract yet, so track as AoN-cleared rather than contracted.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

IAF Seeks G2G Route for 114 Rafale Fighters to Bypass Further MRFA Trials & Fast-Track Delivery as India-France Deal Nears - Defence.in

news.google.com · 10 Jan 2026

India to acquire 114 new Rafale fighter jets from France under MRFA program - Army Recognition

news.google.com · 12 Jan 2026

India considers G2G procurement of 114 Rafale jets under Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft plan - Defence Industry Europe

news.google.com · 14 Aug 2025

Defence Procurement Board nod to 114 Rafale multirole fighter project - The New Indian Express

news.google.com · 17 Jan 2026

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Dassault Rafale

LATEST UPDATES

  • No updates published yet.

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