MRFA
Indian Air Force › Procurement
114-aircraft acquisition to replace MiG-21 fleet
Budget
₹3,25,000 Cr
Timeline
2026–2035
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
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.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 0/7
AoN Cleared
Estimated Budget
₹3,25,000 Cr
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2026–2035
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Air Force
25% Indigenous
MRFA — Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft is currently at Stage 0 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (AoN Cleared). 114-aircraft acquisition to replace MiG-21 fleet
The allocated budget outlay for MRFA is estimated at ₹3,25,000 Cr.
The program schedule indicates 2026–2035.
MRFA is developed in coordination with vendors: Dassault Rafale.
MRFA targets an indigenous content of 25%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Dassault Rafale
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