New Delhi: The Indian Navy GNSS Jammers programme received a major boost after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a ₹449 crore contract for the procurement of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers.
The deal has been awarded to Bengaluru-based Accord Software and Systems Private Limited (ASSPL) and is aimed at strengthening the Navy’s electronic warfare capabilities while supporting India’s indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem.
Details of Indian Navy GNSS Jammers Contract
The Ministry of Defence has signed the contract with ASSPL for the supply of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy.
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Key Highlights
- Contract Value: ₹449 crore
- Supplier: Accord Software and Systems Private Limited (ASSPL), Bengaluru
- Quantity: 20 ECGNSS Jammers
- Category: Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)
- Indigenous Content: Minimum 75%
- Contract signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi.
The project aligns with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives by ensuring a high level of domestic manufacturing.
What Are ECGNSS Jammers?
ECGNSS Jammers are advanced electronic warfare systems designed to interfere with or degrade enemy satellite navigation signals.
These systems can target navigation networks such as:
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- Other GNSS-based systems
Their primary purpose is to prevent adversaries from effectively using satellite-based navigation, targeting, and tracking systems during military operations.
Why Does the Indian Navy Need GNSS Jammers?
Modern naval warfare relies heavily on satellite-based navigation and positioning systems.
In a conflict situation, adversaries use GNSS technology for:
- Missile guidance
- Drone operations
- Ship navigation
- Surveillance and reconnaissance
- Precision targeting
The new ECGNSS Jammers will help the Indian Navy:
- Disrupt enemy navigation systems
- Reduce adversary tracking capabilities
- Protect naval assets
- Improve survivability during electronic warfare scenarios
- Operate safely in complex threat environments.
Strategic Importance of Indian Navy GNSS Jammers Contract
The procurement comes at a time when electronic warfare has become a critical component of modern military operations.
Why It Matters
- Enhances India’s maritime defence preparedness.
- Strengthens naval electronic warfare capabilities.
- Reduces dependence on foreign defence suppliers.
- Promotes indigenous defence technology development.
- Supports long-term self-reliance goals in strategic systems.
Military experts increasingly view electronic warfare systems as force multipliers because they can neutralize enemy capabilities without direct kinetic engagement.
Boost for India’s Defence Industry
The contract is significant not only for the Navy but also for India’s defence manufacturing sector.
Industry Impact
- Encourages indigenous research and development.
- Creates opportunities for Indian defence suppliers.
- Strengthens private-sector participation in defence projects.
- Enhances India’s electronic warfare technology base.
With a mandatory 75% indigenous content requirement, the project is expected to generate substantial domestic value addition and strengthen local supply chains.
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