NMRH — Naval Multi-Role Helicopter

REVIEW

Shipborne helicopter replacing Sea King & Chetak

Budget

₹21,000 Cr

Timeline

2017–2035

Sector

Indian Navy

Indigenisation

30%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

CURRENT

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

Contract

Dev/Trial

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

Wikipedia/Future Navy references track a 22 Aug 2017 RFI for 123 Naval Multi-Role Helicopters under the Strategic Partnership model. No signed NMRH contract was found in current open sources. MH-60R Seahawks cover part of the ASW gap, but the larger 123-helicopter NMRH requirement remains unresolved.

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about NMRH

Pipeline Status

Stage 3/7

Long-Running RFI

Estimated Budget

₹21,000 Cr

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2017–2035

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Navy

30% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of NMRH?▾

NMRH — Naval Multi-Role Helicopter is currently at Stage 3 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Long-Running RFI). Shipborne helicopter replacing Sea King & Chetak

What is the estimated budget or outlay for NMRH?▾

The allocated budget outlay for NMRH is estimated at ₹21,000 Cr.

When is NMRH expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2017–2035.

Which agencies and companies are building NMRH?▾

NMRH is developed in coordination with vendors: Foreign OEM TBD, Indian strategic partner TBD.

What is the indigenisation level of NMRH?▾

NMRH targets an indigenous content of 30%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Foreign OEM TBD · Indian strategic partner TBD

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