TEDBF

Strategic Priority Program

Indian Navy › R&D

TEDBF — Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter

ACTIVE

Dedicated indigenous twin-engine carrier-borne multirole fighter for Indian Navy aircraft carriers

Budget

₹14,000 Cr (estimated development)

Timeline

2025–2034

Sector

Indian Navy

Indigenisation

85%

R&D READINESS

TRL 4/9

ADA / DRDO · Carrier-borne Multirole Fighter

● ACTIVE

INTEL SIGNALS

Strategic priority designation

ADA and Indian Navy are progressing the preliminary design review and wind-tunnel model validation for TEDBF. Envisioned as the long-term indigenous replacement for the MiG-29K fleet operating from INS Vikrant and future carriers.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

Delay in Developing Navys Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter Aircraft Could Again Compel India to Import Rafale - The Wire India

news.google.com · 02 Apr 2026

120 kN AMCA Mk2 Engine to Align with TEDBF Jet's High-Thrust Requirements, Promising Indigenous Power Option for Indian Naval Fighters - Defence.in

news.google.com · 26 Jul 2025

How Indian Navy's Future TEDBF Will Leverage AMCA Tech to Command Carrier-Based Drone Warfare by 2038 - Defence.in

news.google.com · 18 Jul 2026

Analysis - How TEDBF Jet’s Carrier Landing and Structural Reinforcement Remain the Ultimate Development Challenge for Indian Engineers - Defence.in

news.google.com · 31 May 2026

Will India Abandon ORCA Fighter? How TEDBF's Land-Based IAF Sibling Lost Momentum to AMCA and Rafale - Defence.in

news.google.com · 06 Jun 2026

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about TEDBF

Pipeline Status

TRL-4/9

Detailed Design / Wind Tunnel

Estimated Budget

₹14,000 Cr (estimated development)

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2032–2034

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Navy

85% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of TEDBF?▾

TEDBF — Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-4/9 (Detailed Design / Wind Tunnel). Dedicated indigenous twin-engine carrier-borne multirole fighter for Indian Navy aircraft carriers

What is the estimated budget or outlay for TEDBF?▾

The allocated budget outlay for TEDBF is estimated at ₹14,000 Cr (estimated development).

When is TEDBF expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2025–2034 with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2032–2034.

Which agencies and companies are building TEDBF?▾

TEDBF is developed in coordination with lead agency: ADA / DRDO; development partner: HAL / Indian Navy; vendors: ADA, HAL, Indian Navy.

What is the indigenisation level of TEDBF?▾

TEDBF targets an indigenous content of 85%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

ADA · HAL · Indian Navy

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