5,000 Light Vehicles
Private Sector › Procurement
Multi-service light tactical mobility procurement from domestic private manufacturers
Budget
Included in FY 2025-26 signed contract basket
Timeline
2025–2030
Sector
Private Sector
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
Request for Information — industry capability survey.
RFP
RFP
Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.
Contract
Contract
Contract signed with selected vendor(s).
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
CURRENTDevelopment, integration and user trials.
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
Official MoD 2025-26 contracting summaries include 5,000 light vehicles with Force Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra for the armed forces.
PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 6/7
Contracts Signed
Estimated Budget
Included in FY 2025-26 signed contract basket
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2025–2030
Operational Target
Armed Service
Private Sector
75% Indigenous
5,000 Light Vehicles for the Armed Forces is currently at Stage 6 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Contracts Signed). Multi-service light tactical mobility procurement from domestic private manufacturers
The allocated budget outlay for 5,000 Light Vehicles is estimated at Included in FY 2025-26 signed contract basket.
The program schedule indicates 2025–2030.
5,000 Light Vehicles is developed in coordination with vendors: Force Motors Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
5,000 Light Vehicles targets an indigenous content of 75%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Force Motors Ltd · Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
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