P-8I Follow-on — Maritime Patrol Aircraft

ACTIVE

6 additional P-8I Poseidon aircraft for long-range maritime patrol

Budget

₹28,000 Cr

Timeline

2026–2032

Sector

Indian Navy

Indigenisation

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

CURRENT

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

RFP

ToC

CNC

Contract

Dev/Trial

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

PIB/AP reporting in Feb 2026 places the six-aircraft P-8I follow-on in the same DAC/AoN package as larger IAF/Navy buys. Keep as AoN-cleared and not contracted until a US FMS/contract award is publicly confirmed.

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about P-8I Follow-on

Pipeline Status

Stage 0/7

AoN Cleared

Estimated Budget

₹28,000 Cr

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2026–2032

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Navy

5% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of P-8I Follow-on?▾

P-8I Follow-on — Maritime Patrol Aircraft is currently at Stage 0 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (AoN Cleared). 6 additional P-8I Poseidon aircraft for long-range maritime patrol

What is the estimated budget or outlay for P-8I Follow-on?▾

The allocated budget outlay for P-8I Follow-on is estimated at ₹28,000 Cr.

When is P-8I Follow-on expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2026–2032.

Which agencies and companies are building P-8I Follow-on?▾

P-8I Follow-on is developed in coordination with vendors: Boeing Defence.

What is the indigenisation level of P-8I Follow-on?▾

P-8I Follow-on targets an indigenous content of 5%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Boeing Defence

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