5,000 Light Vehicles for the Armed Forces

APPROVED

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

75%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

CURRENT

Development, integration and user trials.

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

Official MoD 2025-26 contracting summaries include 5,000 light vehicles with Force Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra for the armed forces.

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CONTENDERS / VENDORS

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