Indigenous Development of 1000-kg Aerial Bombs for IAF
Planned · India · Last reported Apr 2026
Source: Devdiscourse
The Indian Defence Ministry has launched a project to design and develop a 1000-kg aerial bomb, similar to the Mk-84, to enhance self-reliance in defense manufacturing. The project will be executed in two phases: first, the design and development of six prototypes with tail units and necessary equipment; second, procurement through a commercial Request for Proposal (RFP) targeting 600 bombs with a
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial), Commercial
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Devdiscourse
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Indian Defence Ministry has launched a project to design and develop a 1000-kg aerial bomb, similar to the Mk-84, to enhance self-reliance in defense manufacturing. The project will be executed in two phases: first, the design and development of six prototypes with tail units and necessary equipment; second, procurement through a commercial Request for Proposal (RFP) targeting 600 bombs with at least 50% indigenous content. The bomb system will be compatible with Russian and Western-origin aircraft in the Indian Air Force's arsenal. |
Original sector | Defense |
Location
Country | India |
City | New Delhi |
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Source | Devdiscourse |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing (Industrial), Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-07 |
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