In a significant boost to India’s maritime defence capabilities and the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract worth ₹449 crore with Bengaluru-based Accord Software and Systems Private Limited (ASSPL) for the procurement of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy.
The contract, signed under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, was formalised in New Delhi on June 10, 2026, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. Notably, the project will incorporate a minimum of 75 percent indigenous content, reflecting the government’s continued emphasis on self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
The ECGNSS Jammers are designed to counter enemy navigation and positioning systems by disrupting satellite signal acquisition and tracking capabilities of adversary Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers. The system is also capable of signal spoofing and deceptive jamming, enabling Indian naval platforms to operate securely in complex and hostile operational environments.
The induction of these advanced electronic warfare systems is expected to significantly enhance the survivability and operational effectiveness of Indian Navy vessels, particularly in multi-threat scenarios where satellite-based navigation and targeting systems play a crucial role.
The contract represents another milestone in India’s efforts to indigenise advanced defence technologies and reduce dependence on foreign military equipment. It also reinforces the Government’s commitment to the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat programmes, while contributing to the strengthening of the nation’s maritime security architecture.
With the acquisition of these indigenous GNSS jammers, India continues to advance its defence modernisation goals, ensuring that its armed forces are equipped with cutting-edge technologies developed and manufactured within the country.
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