P-8I Follow-on
Indian Navy › Procurement
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
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
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.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Boeing Defence
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