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India’s Ministry of Defense has signed a $47 million contract with Bengaluru-based Accord Software and Systems Private Limited to supply 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Navy, marking another step in the country’s efforts to modernize its military and strengthen domestic defense production.

The agreement was signed on June 10, 2026, in New Delhi in the presence of Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The contract requires that at least 75% of the system’s components be sourced within India under the country’s “Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)” procurement category.

The government said the project supports its “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” and “Make in India” initiatives by promoting locally developed military technology while enhancing the capabilities of the Indian Navy.

Advanced Jamming and Spoofing Capabilities

The ECGNSS Jammers are designed to disrupt an adversary’s use of satellite-based navigation systems. According to the Ministry of Defense, the equipment can interfere with the acquisition and tracking of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals by hostile receivers while also carrying out spoofing and deceptive jamming operations.

These capabilities can make it more difficult for opposing forces to determine accurate positions or rely on satellite navigation for military operations. Spoofing technology can also transmit misleading navigation information, causing hostile systems to calculate false locations or follow incorrect guidance data.

Such electronic warfare tools have become increasingly important as modern militaries depend heavily on satellite navigation for precision-guided weapons, drones, communications, intelligence gathering, and battlefield coordination.

Indian officials said the new systems will provide an additional layer of protection for naval vessels operating in complex and contested environments where electronic threats are becoming more common.

Enhancing Maritime Security

The Ministry of Defense stated that the induction of the jammers will help ensure safer operations for Indian Navy ships in multi-threat scenarios.

By reducing the effectiveness of enemy navigation systems, the technology can improve the survivability of vessels during missions and complicate the targeting capabilities of potential adversaries, the statement noted.

The government described the contract as a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to strengthen defense capabilities while expanding the production of advanced military technology within the country.

The requirement for at least 75% indigenous content is also intended to encourage the growth of India’s domestic defense industry and reduce reliance on imported equipment.

Wider Military Modernization Drive

The procurement is one of several recent initiatives aimed at upgrading India’s armed forces across multiple domains.

Earlier this month, the Indian Army moved forward with plans to acquire up to 300 additional K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers in a program valued at approximately $2.4 billion. The artillery systems are produced in India by Larsen & Toubro under a technology partnership with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace.

India is also studying the integration of 10-kilowatt-class laser weapons onto T-90 and Arjun main battle tanks. The proposed systems would combine artificial intelligence with infrared and radar sensors to detect, track, and engage drones and other emerging battlefield threats from all directions.

In addition, the Defense Research and Development Laboratory began developing a next-generation navigation and guidance package for missile systems in May. The project is intended to improve targeting precision and enable more accurate in-flight course corrections.

Focus on Self-Reliance

The latest naval jammer contract reflects India’s broader strategy of building a stronger domestic defense manufacturing base while investing in advanced technologies for future conflicts.

As electronic warfare becomes an increasingly important element of military operations, systems capable of disrupting satellite navigation and misleading hostile sensors are expected to play a greater role in protecting naval assets and supporting missions in contested regions.

With the new procurement, India aims to strengthen both its maritime security architecture and its long-term goal of achieving greater self-reliance in defense production.