By A Correspondent
New Delhi: India‘s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with state-run Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) tracked version of anti-tank weapon platforms and Force Motors Limited and Mahindra & Mahindra Limited for around 5,000 light vehicles for the armed forces.
A MoD statement said on Mar. 27, 2025, that the total cost of the contracts is around Rs 2,500 crore (US$233 million).
These contracts were signed under the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020‘s Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured) category. India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh witnessed the contract signing in New Delhi.
NAMIS (Tracked) weapon system
The total contract cost for the NAMIS (Tracked) weapon system, developed by the state-run Defence Research and Development Laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is Rs 1,801.34 crore (US$210 million).
“It marks a significant milestone in the Mechanised Infantry‘s anti-tank capability modernisation, enhancing the Indian Army’s operational readiness across a varied spectrum of operations,” the statement said.
“NAMIS (Tracked) is one of the most sophisticated anti-tank weapon systems against enemy armour with a fire-and-forget anti-tank missile and a sighting system for firepower and lethality enhancement.”
The weapon system is set to transform the conduct of mechanised operations and offer operational advantage against the adversary.
Light Vehicles
These modern vehicles are designed according to contemporary vehicle technology with enhanced engine power to carry an 800-kg payload. It will provide mobility to the armed forces in all types of terrain and operational conditions.
“Both procurements will enhance indigenisation and national defence equipment manufacturing capabilities. The projects have immense potential for direct and indirect employment generation by encouraging the MSME sector through component manufacturing,” the statement said.
“The procurement marks a pivotal step towards modernising the country’s defence infrastructure and empowering indigenous industries, in line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
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