New Delhi, — June 10, 2026 : The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a ₹449 crore contract 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 agreement was signed on June 10 in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and has been awarded under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category. According to the Ministry of Defence, the project will be executed with a minimum indigenous content of 75 percent, supporting India's efforts to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
The ECGNSS Jammers are designed to enhance the Indian Navy's electronic warfare capabilities by disrupting and deceiving adversary satellite navigation systems. Modern military platforms, including warships, aircraft, drones, and precision-guided weapons, rely heavily on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) networks such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou for navigation, positioning, and targeting.
According to the Ministry, the new systems will be capable of degrading the signal acquisition and tracking performance of enemy GNSS receivers. The jammers can also conduct signal spoofing operations, transmitting false navigation data to mislead hostile platforms and reduce the effectiveness of satellite-based navigation and targeting systems.
By denying or manipulating access to accurate positioning information, the ECGNSS Jammers will help Indian Navy warships operate more effectively in contested electromagnetic environments. The systems are expected to improve the survivability and operational effectiveness of naval platforms during both routine deployments and potential conflict situations.
The acquisition forms part of the Indian Navy's broader modernization efforts in electronic warfare and network-centric operations. It also supports the government's objective of increasing indigenous participation in advanced defence technology programmes while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.
The Ministry of Defence stated that the induction of the 20 ECGNSS Jammers will strengthen maritime security capabilities and provide the Indian Navy with enhanced protection against emerging electronic and navigation-based threats in the maritime domain.
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