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The plan
Phase 0
Concept definition
Months 0–3
Phase 1
Engineering & bench prototypes
Months 3–9
Phase 2
Live fire testing
Months 9–18
Phase 3
Certification & field trials
Months 18–30
Phase 4
Production & AIR programme
Months 30+
Planning assumption only — phase durations to be confirmed against supplier, test facility and certification lead times.