MoD Signs Rs 25 Bn Contracts for 5,000 Light Vehicles

28 Mar 2025 CW Team

NAMIS (Tr) – Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System The NAMIS (Tr) weapon system, developed by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) of DRDO, has been procured at a cost of Rs 18.01 billion. This advanced system significantly enhances the Indian Army’s mechanised infantry capabilities, improving operational readiness across diverse combat scenarios. Featuring a fire-and-forget anti-tank missile and an advanced sighting system, NAMIS (Tr) provides enhanced firepower and lethality against enemy armour, offering a decisive operational advantage.

Procurement of 5,000 Light Vehicles Contracts were awarded to Force Motors Ltd. and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. for the procurement of 5,000 modern light vehicles. Designed with cutting-edge automotive technology, these vehicles boast enhanced engine power and can carry payloads of up to 800 kg. Built for all-terrain mobility, they will bolster troop movement and logistics capabilities in diverse operational environments.

Boosting Indigenisation & Employment Both procurements strengthen India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing and contribute to the growth of indigenous industries. The projects also hold immense potential for direct and indirect employment generation, especially by encouraging MSMEs involved in components manufacturing.

This strategic move marks a pivotal step in modernising India’s defence infrastructure, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat while ensuring a technologically advanced and self-sufficient military.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth Rs 25 billion for the procurement of the Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version of the anti-tank weapon platform and 5,000 Light Vehicles for the Armed Forces. The contracts, awarded under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured) category, were formalised in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on March 27, 2025. NAMIS (Tr) – Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System The NAMIS (Tr) weapon system, developed by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) of DRDO, has been procured at a cost of Rs 18.01 billion. This advanced system significantly enhances the Indian Army’s mechanised infantry capabilities, improving operational readiness across diverse combat scenarios. Featuring a fire-and-forget anti-tank missile and an advanced sighting system, NAMIS (Tr) provides enhanced firepower and lethality against enemy armour, offering a decisive operational advantage. Procurement of 5,000 Light Vehicles Contracts were awarded to Force Motors Ltd. and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. for the procurement of 5,000 modern light vehicles. Designed with cutting-edge automotive technology, these vehicles boast enhanced engine power and can carry payloads of up to 800 kg. Built for all-terrain mobility, they will bolster troop movement and logistics capabilities in diverse operational environments. Boosting Indigenisation & Employment Both procurements strengthen India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing and contribute to the growth of indigenous industries. The projects also hold immense potential for direct and indirect employment generation, especially by encouraging MSMEs involved in components manufacturing. This strategic move marks a pivotal step in modernising India’s defence infrastructure, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat while ensuring a technologically advanced and self-sufficient military.

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