India's Defence Ministry Signs Rs 449 Crore Contract for 20 GNSS Jammers for Navy
India's Defence Ministry signed a contract with Bengaluru-based Accord Software and Systems for 20 global navigation satellite system (GNSS) jammers for the Navy at a cost of Rs 449 crore. The jammers feature enhanced capability and meet the minimum 75% indigenous content requirement. The acquisition is intended to enable safe naval operations in multi-threat environments.
India's Defence Ministry has contracted Accord Software and Systems, a Bengaluru-based firm, to supply 20 advanced GNSS jammers for the Indian Navy at Rs 449 crore. The contract was signed by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Wednesday. The jammers incorporate enhanced capabilities and satisfy the government's indigenous content mandate of at least 75%. According to the Defence Ministry, these systems will support safe naval operations in complex, multi-threat operational environments. The acquisition represents India's continued investment in indigenous defence technology development.
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The specific technical specifications of the GNSS jammers, their operational range, deployment timeline, and how they compare to similar systems used by other navies are not detailed in the available reporting.
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Rs 449cr deal for 20 satellite system Navy jammers
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