TEDBF
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The Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF) program, which is set to become a cornerstone of India’s naval airpower, is on track for a Critical Design Review (CDR) by mid-2025. This milestone will be key to ensuring the viability of the program and will precede the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) clearance for the required funding.
Despite being classified as a 5 Minus Generation fighter, the TEDBF will be a highly advanced platform, drawing on technological advancements from India’s AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) program, but tailored to meet the unique demands of naval operations.
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The Indian Navy has laid out an ambitious vision for its future, focusing on expanding and modernizing its carrier fleet to ensure maritime dominance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This strategic initiative, which could eventually see India operate three to four aircraft carriers by 2040, reflects the country’s growing economic power and commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities, especially in the face of increasing maritime threats from neighbouring nations like Pakistan and China.
India’s current naval strategy centres around operating three aircraft carriers by 2040. The first two carriers, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, are already in service, while the third, INS Vishal, is in development, with plans to have it operational in the coming years. These carriers will form the backbone of the Indian Navy’s strategic reach in the Indian Ocean and beyond.
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The upcoming Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF), a flagship project of India’s indigenous defence aviation programs, is set to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to a significant degree, inheriting advanced features from the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. One standout capability is the AI-assisted automatic landing and take-off system, designed specifically for carrier operations. This feature is poised to elevate the safety, efficiency, and reliability of naval aviation operations, making the TEDBF a leader in its class.
Carrier-based fighter operations are among the most demanding in military aviation. Landings, in particular, involve high stress and razor-thin margins for error due to factors such as Limited deck space, Moving carriers affected by waves and wind and Unpredictable weather conditions.
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