Automatic Chemical Agent Detector & Alarm

APPROVED

Automatic chemical-agent detection and alarm capability for CBRN readiness

Budget

N/A

Timeline

N/A

Sector

DRDO

Indigenisation

85%

R&D READINESS

TRL 7/9

DRDO · CBRN Detection

● APPROVED

INTEL SIGNALS

Official DRDO 2026 signed acquisitions list includes ACADA as part of procurement contracts with production partners.

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about ACADA

Pipeline Status

TRL-7/9

Contracted/Production

Estimated Budget

Undisclosed

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2028

Operational Target

Armed Service

DRDO

85% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of ACADA?▾

Automatic Chemical Agent Detector & Alarm is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-7/9 (Contracted/Production). Automatic chemical-agent detection and alarm capability for CBRN readiness

When is ACADA expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates ongoing execution with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2028.

Which agencies and companies are building ACADA?▾

ACADA is developed in coordination with lead agency: DRDO; development partner: Indian production partners; vendors: DRDO, Indian production partners.

What is the indigenisation level of ACADA?▾

ACADA targets an indigenous content of 85%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

DRDO · Indian production partners

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