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List of equipment of the Indian Army

Updated: 11/5/2025, 10:51:37 PM Wikipedia source

The below is a list of present equipment used by the Indian Army and the Indian Army's future equipment procurement.

Tables

· Vehicles › Armoured combat vehicles
Tanks
Tanks
Name
Tanks
Arjun Mk 1Arjun Mk 1A
Arjun Mk 1Arjun Mk 1A
Name
Arjun Mk 1Arjun Mk 1A
Type
Main battle tank
Quantity
124 (Mk 1) 2 (Mk 1A)
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. 5 Mk 1A to be inducted in 2024. 118 Mk. 1A on order
T-90S Bhishma T-90S Bhishma Mk 2 T-90 Bhishma Mk 3
T-90S Bhishma T-90S Bhishma Mk 2 T-90 Bhishma Mk 3
Name
T-90S Bhishma T-90S Bhishma Mk 2 T-90 Bhishma Mk 3
Type
1300 (T-90S) 10 (Mk 3)
Quantity
Russia India
Origin
Status: In service. Initial orders were a combination of Russian-made and locally assembled units before being licence-produced by Heavy Vehicles Factory. T-90S being upgraded to T-90MS standard. 464 Mk 3 ordered in 2019. 10 delivered as of 2024.
T-72M1 AjeyaT-72 Ajeya Mk 2 T-72 Combat Improved Ajeya
T-72M1 AjeyaT-72 Ajeya Mk 2 T-72 Combat Improved Ajeya
Name
T-72M1 AjeyaT-72 Ajeya Mk 2 T-72 Combat Improved Ajeya
Type
2,418
Quantity
Soviet Union India
Origin
Status: In service.To be replaced by Future Ready Combat Vehicle and Future Main Battle Tank programmes. 968 T72M1 upgraded by HVF. 1400 T-72M1 fitted with ERA MK1 armour being upgraded to ERA Mk 2. standard. Further 1,000 tanks will be upgraded with new engines, fire control system & other modern systems.
Zorawar
Zorawar
Name
Zorawar
Type
Light tank
Quantity
59 (on order)
Origin
India
Notes
Status: On order. 295 more planned.
Infantry fighting vehicles
Infantry fighting vehicles
Name
Infantry fighting vehicles
BMP-2 Sarath
BMP-2 Sarath
Name
BMP-2 Sarath
Type
Tracked infantry fighting vehicle
Quantity
2,400
Origin
India Soviet Union
Notes
Status: In service. All BMP-2/2K vehicles are to be upgraded to BMP-2M standard. Manufactured locally in India by Ordnance Factory Medak. In March 2024, MoD signed an initial contract with AVNL to upgrade 693 units to BMP-2M configuration. Additional 156 units on order.
Tata Kestrel
Tata Kestrel
Name
Tata Kestrel
Type
Wheeled infantry fighting vehicle
Quantity
15
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. 9 on order with additional 105 planned.
Tank destroyer
Tank destroyer
Name
Tank destroyer
NAMICA
NAMICA
Name
NAMICA
Type
Tracked tank destroyer
Origin
India
Notes
Status: On order. 13 units ordered on 27 March 2025.
Miscellaneous tracked vehicles
Miscellaneous tracked vehicles
Name
Miscellaneous tracked vehicles
NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle
NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle
Name
NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle
Type
CRBN reconnaissance vehicle
Quantity
16
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. BMP-2 based CRBN developed by CVRDE and produced by Ordnance Factory Medak.
Carrier Mortar Tracked
Carrier Mortar Tracked
Name
Carrier Mortar Tracked
Type
Mortar carrier
Quantity
220
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. BMP-2 based mortar carrier. Developed by CVRDE and manufactured by Ordnance Factory Medak.
DRDO Armoured Ambulance
DRDO Armoured Ambulance
Name
DRDO Armoured Ambulance
Type
Armoured ambulance
Quantity
275
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. BMP-2 based armoured ambulance developed by CVRDE and produced by Ordnance Factory Medak, 288 ordered.
Armoured personnel carriers
Armoured personnel carriers
Name
Armoured personnel carriers
Kalyani M4
Kalyani M4
Name
Kalyani M4
Type
Infantry mobility vehicle (Heavy)
Quantity
126
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In Service. Additional units were ordered for the deployment along the LAC. To be equipped with Spike anti-tank guided missile and 20 mm automatic turret.
TATA Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle
TATA Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle
Name
TATA Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle
Type
Infantry mobility vehicle (Medium)
Quantity
36
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. First batch of Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle inducted.
Mahindra Straton Plus
Mahindra Straton Plus
Name
Mahindra Straton Plus
Type
Infantry mobility vehicle (Medium)
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. Used by UN Peace keeping force.
Casspir
Casspir
Name
Casspir
Type
Infantry mobility vehicle (Medium)
Quantity
200
Origin
South Africa
Notes
Status: In service.
OFB Aditya
OFB Aditya
Name
OFB Aditya
Type
Infantry mobility vehicle (Medium)
Quantity
1,600
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. Based on Casspir. Manufactured at Ordnance Factory Medak and Vehicle Factory Jabalpur.
Mahindra Armado
Mahindra Armado
Name
Mahindra Armado
Type
Military light utility vehicle
Quantity
1,300
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In Service. Also known as Armored Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV).
Mahindra Airawat
Mahindra Airawat
Name
Mahindra Airawat
Type
50
Quantity
Status: In Service. Also known as Vehicle Mounted Infantry Mortar System (VMIMS).
Mahindra Marksman
Mahindra Marksman
Name
Mahindra Marksman
Type
Military light utility vehicle
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. Mainly used for anti-terror operations in Kashmir region.
Mahindra Rakshak
Mahindra Rakshak
Name
Mahindra Rakshak
Type
Military light utility vehicle
Quantity
1,000
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service (Phasing out). All units will be replaced by Mahindra ALSV until 2024. Bulletproof vehicle with composite armour which offers protection against 7.62 mm bullets.
Renault Sherpa
Renault Sherpa
Name
Renault Sherpa
Type
Military light utility vehicle
Quantity
14
Origin
France
Notes
Status: In service.
DRDO Prahaar 510
DRDO Prahaar 510
Name
DRDO Prahaar 510
Type
Armoured personnel carrier
Quantity
Unknown
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
Tanks
Arjun Mk 1Arjun Mk 1A
Main battle tank
124 (Mk 1) 2 (Mk 1A)
India
Status: In service. 5 Mk 1A to be inducted in 2024. 118 Mk. 1A on order
T-90S Bhishma T-90S Bhishma Mk 2 T-90 Bhishma Mk 3
1300 (T-90S) 10 (Mk 3)
Russia India
Status: In service. Initial orders were a combination of Russian-made and locally assembled units before being licence-produced by Heavy Vehicles Factory. T-90S being upgraded to T-90MS standard. 464 Mk 3 ordered in 2019. 10 delivered as of 2024.
T-72M1 AjeyaT-72 Ajeya Mk 2 T-72 Combat Improved Ajeya
2,418
Soviet Union India
Status: In service.To be replaced by Future Ready Combat Vehicle and Future Main Battle Tank programmes. 968 T72M1 upgraded by HVF. 1400 T-72M1 fitted with ERA MK1 armour being upgraded to ERA Mk 2. standard. Further 1,000 tanks will be upgraded with new engines, fire control system & other modern systems.
Zorawar
Light tank
59 (on order)
India
Status: On order. 295 more planned.
Infantry fighting vehicles
BMP-2 Sarath
Tracked infantry fighting vehicle
2,400
India Soviet Union
Status: In service. All BMP-2/2K vehicles are to be upgraded to BMP-2M standard. Manufactured locally in India by Ordnance Factory Medak. In March 2024, MoD signed an initial contract with AVNL to upgrade 693 units to BMP-2M configuration. Additional 156 units on order.
Tata Kestrel
Wheeled infantry fighting vehicle
15
India
Status: In service. 9 on order with additional 105 planned.
Tank destroyer
NAMICA
Tracked tank destroyer
India
Status: On order. 13 units ordered on 27 March 2025.
Miscellaneous tracked vehicles
NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle
CRBN reconnaissance vehicle
16
India
Status: In service. BMP-2 based CRBN developed by CVRDE and produced by Ordnance Factory Medak.
Carrier Mortar Tracked
Mortar carrier
220
India
Status: In service. BMP-2 based mortar carrier. Developed by CVRDE and manufactured by Ordnance Factory Medak.
DRDO Armoured Ambulance
Armoured ambulance
275
India
Status: In service. BMP-2 based armoured ambulance developed by CVRDE and produced by Ordnance Factory Medak, 288 ordered.
Armoured personnel carriers
Kalyani M4
Infantry mobility vehicle (Heavy)
126
India
Status: In Service. Additional units were ordered for the deployment along the LAC. To be equipped with Spike anti-tank guided missile and 20 mm automatic turret.
TATA Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle
Infantry mobility vehicle (Medium)
36
India
Status: In service. First batch of Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle inducted.
Mahindra Straton Plus
Infantry mobility vehicle (Medium)
N/A
India
Status: In service. Used by UN Peace keeping force.
Casspir
Infantry mobility vehicle (Medium)
200
South Africa
Status: In service.
OFB Aditya
Infantry mobility vehicle (Medium)
1,600
India
Status: In service. Based on Casspir. Manufactured at Ordnance Factory Medak and Vehicle Factory Jabalpur.
Mahindra Armado
Military light utility vehicle
1,300
India
Status: In Service. Also known as Armored Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV).
Mahindra Airawat
Military light utility vehicle (Mortar carrier)
50
Status: In Service. Also known as Vehicle Mounted Infantry Mortar System (VMIMS).
Mahindra Marksman
Military light utility vehicle
N/A
India
Status: In service. Mainly used for anti-terror operations in Kashmir region.
Mahindra Rakshak
Military light utility vehicle
1,000
India
Status: In service (Phasing out). All units will be replaced by Mahindra ALSV until 2024. Bulletproof vehicle with composite armour which offers protection against 7.62 mm bullets.
Renault Sherpa
Military light utility vehicle
14
France
Status: In service.
DRDO Prahaar 510
Armoured personnel carrier
Unknown
India
Status: In service.
· Vehicles › Utility and staff transport
Force Gurkha 4×4
Force Gurkha 4×4
Name
Force Gurkha 4×4
Type
Light utility vehicle
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In Service, was ordered in 2018. Further 2,978 units of Light Strike Vehicle (LSV) variant ordered on 27 March 2025. To be used by the Indian Air Force also. Payload: 800 kg; Soft Top model.
Tata Safari Storme
Tata Safari Storme
Name
Tata Safari Storme
Type
Light utility vehicle
Quantity
1,300
Origin
India
Notes
Status:In Service. 3193 units ordered in May 2017. GS800 category. To replace Maruti Suzuki Gypsy.
Tata Xenon
Tata Xenon
Name
Tata Xenon
Type
Light utility vehicle
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
Royal Enfield Bullet
Royal Enfield Bullet
Name
Royal Enfield Bullet
Type
Light 2-person transport vehicle
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
Tata Sumo
Tata Sumo
Name
Tata Sumo
Type
Light utility vehicle
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
Toyota Hilux
Toyota Hilux
Name
Toyota Hilux
Type
Light utility vehicle
Origin
Japan India
Notes
Status: In Service with Northern Command.
Mahindra Scorpio
Mahindra Scorpio
Name
Mahindra Scorpio
Type
Light utility vehicle
Quantity
3300
Origin
India
Notes
Status: Armored version in service.
Mahindra Scorpio Pik-up
Mahindra Scorpio Pik-up
Name
Mahindra Scorpio Pik-up
Type
Pickup truck
Origin
India
Notes
Status: On order. 1,986 units ordered on 27 May 2025. Payload: 800 kg.
Mahindra 550
Mahindra 550
Name
Mahindra 550
Type
Light utility vehicle
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. Used as troop carrier
Maruti Suzuki Gypsy
Maruti Suzuki Gypsy
Name
Maruti Suzuki Gypsy
Type
Light utility vehicle
Quantity
35000
Origin
India Japan
Notes
Status: In service. Additional 541 ordered in July 2020.
Toyota Fortuner
Toyota Fortuner
Name
Toyota Fortuner
Type
Light utility vehicle
Origin
India Japan
Notes
Status: In Service. Army Signals Corps. fitted with telecommunication devices.
Mitsubishi Pajero
Mitsubishi Pajero
Name
Mitsubishi Pajero
Type
Staff transport
Origin
Japan
Notes
Status: In service. Deployed at the Indo-Chinese Border.
Ashok Leyland Short Chassis 4×2
Ashok Leyland Short Chassis 4×2
Name
Ashok Leyland Short Chassis 4×2
Type
Minibus
Origin
India
Notes
Status: Ordered. 500 pre-fragmented short chassis, worth ₹197.35 crore (US$23 million), ordered on 18 March 2025.
Polaris Sportsman 6x6 ATV
Polaris Sportsman 6x6 ATV
Name
Polaris Sportsman 6x6 ATV
Type
All-terrain vehicle
Origin
India United States
Notes
Status: In service. Used on Indo-Tibetian border
Polaris Ranger
Polaris Ranger
Name
Polaris Ranger
Type
All-terrain vehicle
Origin
India United States
Notes
Status: In service. Used on Indo-Tibetian border
Polaris MRZR
Polaris MRZR
Name
Polaris MRZR
Type
All-terrain vehicle
Origin
United States
Notes
Status: In service. Multi-purpose all-terrain vehicle. In service with Indian Army Northern Command.
Arctic Cat Alterra TBX 700
Arctic Cat Alterra TBX 700
Name
Arctic Cat Alterra TBX 700
Type
All-terrain vehicle
Origin
United States
Notes
Status: In service. Used by PARA SF[citation needed]
JSW Kapidhwaj
JSW Kapidhwaj
Name
JSW Kapidhwaj
Type
All-terrain vehicle
Quantity
96
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. Also known as ATOR N1200 Specialist Mobility Vehicle (SMV), an Indianised variant of SHERP N1200.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
Force Gurkha 4×4
Light utility vehicle
India
Status: In Service, was ordered in 2018. Further 2,978 units of Light Strike Vehicle (LSV) variant ordered on 27 March 2025. To be used by the Indian Air Force also. Payload: 800 kg; Soft Top model.
Tata Safari Storme
Light utility vehicle
1,300
India
Status:In Service. 3193 units ordered in May 2017. GS800 category. To replace Maruti Suzuki Gypsy.
Tata Xenon
Light utility vehicle
India
Status: In service.
Royal Enfield Bullet
Light 2-person transport vehicle
India
Status: In service.
Tata Sumo
Light utility vehicle
India
Status: In service.
Toyota Hilux
Light utility vehicle
Japan India
Status: In Service with Northern Command.
Mahindra Scorpio
Light utility vehicle
3300
India
Status: Armored version in service.
Mahindra Scorpio Pik-up
Pickup truck
India
Status: On order. 1,986 units ordered on 27 May 2025. Payload: 800 kg.
Mahindra 550
Light utility vehicle
India
Status: In service. Used as troop carrier
Maruti Suzuki Gypsy
Light utility vehicle
35000
India Japan
Status: In service. Additional 541 ordered in July 2020.
Toyota Fortuner
Light utility vehicle
India Japan
Status: In Service. Army Signals Corps. fitted with telecommunication devices.
Mitsubishi Pajero
Staff transport
Japan
Status: In service. Deployed at the Indo-Chinese Border.
Ashok Leyland Short Chassis 4×2
Minibus
India
Status: Ordered. 500 pre-fragmented short chassis, worth ₹197.35 crore (US$23 million), ordered on 18 March 2025.
Polaris Sportsman 6x6 ATV
All-terrain vehicle
India United States
Status: In service. Used on Indo-Tibetian border
Polaris Ranger
All-terrain vehicle
India United States
Status: In service. Used on Indo-Tibetian border
Polaris MRZR
All-terrain vehicle
United States
Status: In service. Multi-purpose all-terrain vehicle. In service with Indian Army Northern Command.
Arctic Cat Alterra TBX 700
All-terrain vehicle
United States
Status: In service. Used by PARA SF[citation needed]
JSW Kapidhwaj
All-terrain vehicle
96
India
Status: In service. Also known as ATOR N1200 Specialist Mobility Vehicle (SMV), an Indianised variant of SHERP N1200.
· Vehicles › Field transport vehicles
Ashok Leyland 4×4 Ambulance
Ashok Leyland 4×4 Ambulance
Name
Ashok Leyland 4×4 Ambulance
Type
4×4 Ambulance
Quantity
825
Origin
India
Notes
Ordered in 2016.
Ashok Leyland 4x4 Refueling Tanker
Ashok Leyland 4x4 Refueling Tanker
Name
Ashok Leyland 4x4 Refueling Tanker
Type
4x4 Refueling Tanker
Tata LPTA 713 TC
Tata LPTA 713 TC
Name
Tata LPTA 713 TC
Type
Light 4×4 truck
Quantity
15,000+
Origin
India
Notes
2.5 ton payload truck. Manufactured by Vehicle Factory Jabalpur.
Tata LPTA 2038 HMV
Tata LPTA 2038 HMV
Name
Tata LPTA 2038 HMV
Type
Medium 6×6 high mobility truck
Quantity
1,239+
Origin
India
Notes
Additional 619 units on order. To augment and replace older BEML Tatra 6×6 fleet.[citation needed]
Ashok Leyland Stallion
Ashok Leyland Stallion
Name
Ashok Leyland Stallion
Type
Medium/heavy 6×68×810×10 truck
Quantity
70,000+
Origin
India
Notes
10, 12 and 15 Ton trucks. Manufactured under licence by Vehicle Factory Jabalpur.
BEML Tatra
BEML Tatra
Name
BEML Tatra
Type
Medium/heavy 6×68×810×1012×12 truck
Quantity
10,000+
Origin
India Czechoslovakia
Notes
Tatra Force heavy trucks licence produced by BEML. Used as chassis for equipment like Radars and Pinaka (T813, T815 8×8) and Smerch MBRL systems (T816 10×10). Its entire 6×6 fleet will be replaced by Tata LPTA 2038 HMV.[citation needed]
Ashok Leyland Topchi
Ashok Leyland Topchi
Name
Ashok Leyland Topchi
Type
Light 4×4 Artillery tractor
Origin
India
Notes
3 ton payload truck. Order placed in July 2023.
Ashok Leyland FAT 6×6 [or Gun Towing Vehicle 6×6 (GTV)
Ashok Leyland FAT 6×6 [or Gun Towing Vehicle 6×6 (GTV)
Name
Ashok Leyland FAT 6×6 [or Gun Towing Vehicle 6×6 (GTV)
Type
Medium 6×6 Artillery tractor
Quantity
450+
Origin
India
Notes
Ordered in March 2016 (450) with follow on order in July 2023. To replace Scania SBA111.
Scania SBA111
Scania SBA111
Name
Scania SBA111
Type
Medium 6×6 Artillery tractor
Quantity
660
Origin
Sweden
Notes
Used for towing Bofors FH77B howitzers. To be replaced by Ashok Leyland FAT 6×6.
KrAZ-255
KrAZ-255
Name
KrAZ-255
Type
Medium 6×6 Artillery tractor
Quantity
N/A
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Used for towing 130 mm M-46 guns.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
Ashok Leyland 4×4 Ambulance
4×4 Ambulance
825
India
Ordered in 2016.
Ashok Leyland 4x4 Refueling Tanker
4x4 Refueling Tanker
Tata LPTA 713 TC
Light 4×4 truck
15,000+
India
ton payload truck. Manufactured by Vehicle Factory Jabalpur.
Tata LPTA 2038 HMV
Medium 6×6 high mobility truck
1,239+
India
Additional 619 units on order. To augment and replace older BEML Tatra 6×6 fleet.[citation needed]
Ashok Leyland Stallion
Medium/heavy 6×68×810×10 truck
70,000+
India
10, 12 and 15 Ton trucks. Manufactured under licence by Vehicle Factory Jabalpur.
BEML Tatra
Medium/heavy 6×68×810×1012×12 truck
10,000+
India Czechoslovakia
Tatra Force heavy trucks licence produced by BEML. Used as chassis for equipment like Radars and Pinaka (T813, T815 8×8) and Smerch MBRL systems (T816 10×10). Its entire 6×6 fleet will be replaced by Tata LPTA 2038 HMV.[citation needed]
Ashok Leyland Topchi
Light 4×4 Artillery tractor
India
3 ton payload truck. Order placed in July 2023.
Ashok Leyland FAT 6×6 [or Gun Towing Vehicle 6×6 (GTV)
Medium 6×6 Artillery tractor
450+
India
Ordered in March 2016 (450) with follow on order in July 2023. To replace Scania SBA111.
Scania SBA111
Medium 6×6 Artillery tractor
660
Sweden
Used for towing Bofors FH77B howitzers. To be replaced by Ashok Leyland FAT 6×6.
KrAZ-255
Medium 6×6 Artillery tractor
N/A
Soviet Union
Used for towing 130 mm M-46 guns.
· Vehicles › Engineering and support vehicles
WZT-3M
WZT-3M
Name
WZT-3M
Type
Armoured recovery vehicle
Quantity
352
Origin
Poland India
Notes
204 on order. Initial orders were of Polish-made units before being licence-produced by Bharat Earth Movers Limited.
WZT-2
WZT-2
Name
WZT-2
Type
Armoured recovery vehicle
Quantity
222
Origin
Poland
VT-72B
VT-72B
Name
VT-72B
Type
Armoured recovery vehicle
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Based on T-72. Being overhauled.
Armoured Vehicle Tracked Light Repair (AVLTR)
Armoured Vehicle Tracked Light Repair (AVLTR)
Name
Armoured Vehicle Tracked Light Repair (AVLTR)
Type
Armoured recovery vehicle
Origin
India
Notes
Based on BMP-2 with turret removed and bulldozer blade and other engineering equipment added. Being manufactured at Ordnance Factory Medak.
Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle
Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle
Name
Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle
Type
Military engineering vehicle
Quantity
16
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. 53 on order. BMP-2 based engineering and reconnaissance vehicle (Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle) being manufactured at Ordnance Factory Medak.
Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment Mk-II
Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment Mk-II
Name
Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment Mk-II
Type
Mine Detection Vehicle
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service since August 2025. Developed by DRDO's R&DE(E), manufactured by BEML and deployed by the Corps of Engineers.
Hydrema
Hydrema
Name
Hydrema
Type
Mine clearing vehicle
Quantity
24
Origin
Denmark
Notes
Status: In service.
Bridge Laying Tank T-72
Bridge Laying Tank T-72
Name
Bridge Laying Tank T-72
Type
Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge
Origin
India Soviet Union
Notes
Status: On order. 47 ordered for ₹1,561 crore (US$180 million) on 21 Jan 2025. T-72 M1 tank variant integrated with long Military Load Classification 70 bridge, can be used to cross canal/stream/river by all tracked & wheeled vehicles in service with the Army.
Pontoonova Mostova Subravia (PMS)
Pontoonova Mostova Subravia (PMS)
Name
Pontoonova Mostova Subravia (PMS)
Type
Pontoon bridge
Origin
India Soviet Union
Notes
Status: In Service
Arjun BLT
Arjun BLT
Name
Arjun BLT
Type
Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge
Origin
India
Notes
BLT Arjun is a fast and reliable bridge laying system built on the Main Battle Tank Arjun, it is capable of launching a 24 m bridge with in 10 minutes on any wet and dry obstacles, facilitating speedy induction.
Kartik BLT
Kartik BLT
Name
Kartik BLT
Type
Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge
Origin
India
Notes
The Kartik BLT is a variant of the Vijayanta with a 20 m bridge of Military Load Classification Class 60 and is meant to move vehicle
DRDO Sarvatra
DRDO Sarvatra
Name
DRDO Sarvatra
Type
Truck-mounted, multi-span, mobile bridging system
Quantity
50
Origin
India
Notes
8×8 truck-mounted bridging system
L&T Modular Bridge
L&T Modular Bridge
Name
L&T Modular Bridge
Type
Truck-mounted, single-span, mobile bridging system
Quantity
1
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In Service. 41 sets on order. Developed and designed by DRDO. Manufactured by L&T. 46 m mobile bridging system. Each sets consists of "7 carrier vehicles based on 8×8 HMVs and 2 launcher vehicles based on 10×10 HMVs.
Axiscades Tank Transporter Trailer
Axiscades Tank Transporter Trailer
Name
Axiscades Tank Transporter Trailer
Type
Tank transporter
Origin
India
Notes
Status: On order. An order for 212 units placed with Axiscades Aerospace and Technologies Pvt Ltd on August 1, 2025 at a cost of ₹223.95 crore. It can carry 50-ton tanks and other armoured vehicles and is equipped with hydraulic & pneumatic loading ramps, steerable and liftable axles.
CL 70 Mat Ground Surfacing
CL 70 Mat Ground Surfacing
Name
CL 70 Mat Ground Surfacing
Type
Truck-mounted mat ground surfacing
Origin
India
Notes
Mounted on Tatra vehicle with automated laying and recovery has been developed for providing mobility in sandy and marshy terrain.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
WZT-3M
Armoured recovery vehicle
352
Poland India
204 on order. Initial orders were of Polish-made units before being licence-produced by Bharat Earth Movers Limited.
WZT-2
Armoured recovery vehicle
222
Poland
VT-72B
Armoured recovery vehicle
Soviet Union
Based on T-72. Being overhauled.
Armoured Vehicle Tracked Light Repair (AVLTR)
Armoured recovery vehicle
India
Based on BMP-2 with turret removed and bulldozer blade and other engineering equipment added. Being manufactured at Ordnance Factory Medak.
Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle
Military engineering vehicle
16
India
Status: In service. 53 on order. BMP-2 based engineering and reconnaissance vehicle (Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle) being manufactured at Ordnance Factory Medak.
Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment Mk-II
Mine Detection Vehicle
India
Status: In service since August 2025. Developed by DRDO's R&DE(E), manufactured by BEML and deployed by the Corps of Engineers.
Hydrema
Mine clearing vehicle
24
Denmark
Status: In service.
Bridge Laying Tank T-72
Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge
India Soviet Union
Status: On order. 47 ordered for ₹1,561 crore (US$180 million) on 21 Jan 2025. T-72 M1 tank variant integrated with long Military Load Classification 70 bridge, can be used to cross canal/stream/river by all tracked & wheeled vehicles in service with the Army.
Pontoonova Mostova Subravia (PMS)
Pontoon bridge
India Soviet Union
Status: In Service
Arjun BLT
Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge
India
BLT Arjun is a fast and reliable bridge laying system built on the Main Battle Tank Arjun, it is capable of launching a 24 m bridge with in 10 minutes on any wet and dry obstacles, facilitating speedy induction.
Kartik BLT
Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge
India
The Kartik BLT is a variant of the Vijayanta with a 20 m bridge of Military Load Classification Class 60 and is meant to move vehicle
DRDO Sarvatra
Truck-mounted, multi-span, mobile bridging system
50
India
8×8 truck-mounted bridging system
L&T Modular Bridge
Truck-mounted, single-span, mobile bridging system
1
India
Status: In Service. 41 sets on order. Developed and designed by DRDO. Manufactured by L&T. 46 m mobile bridging system. Each sets consists of "7 carrier vehicles based on 8×8 HMVs and 2 launcher vehicles based on 10×10 HMVs.
Axiscades Tank Transporter Trailer
Tank transporter
India
Status: On order. An order for 212 units placed with Axiscades Aerospace and Technologies Pvt Ltd on August 1, 2025 at a cost of ₹223.95 crore. It can carry 50-ton tanks and other armoured vehicles and is equipped with hydraulic & pneumatic loading ramps, steerable and liftable axles.
CL 70 Mat Ground Surfacing
Truck-mounted mat ground surfacing
India
Mounted on Tatra vehicle with automated laying and recovery has been developed for providing mobility in sandy and marshy terrain.
· Vehicles › Unmanned ground vehicles
THeMIS
THeMIS
Name
THeMIS
Type
Unmanned ground vehicle
Origin
Estonia
Notes
Status: In service. Used as a reconnaissance vehicle.
DRDO Daksh
DRDO Daksh
Name
DRDO Daksh
Type
Bomb disposal robot
Quantity
250
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. Used in sensitive missions including bombs and mines.
Vision-60 robotic MULE
Vision-60 robotic MULE
Name
Vision-60 robotic MULE
Type
Unmanned ground vehicle
Quantity
100
Origin
United States
Notes
Status: In service. Made in India by AeroArc and Ghost Robotics in joint venture with ToT.
Krushna
Krushna
Name
Krushna
Type
Unmanned ground vehicle
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. Purchased from Jaipur-based Club First Robotics. Use for combat fire support and carries a Konkurs (ATGM).
All Terrain Tactical Haulers (ATT Haulers)
All Terrain Tactical Haulers (ATT Haulers)
Name
All Terrain Tactical Haulers (ATT Haulers)
Type
Unmanned ground vehicle
Quantity
300
Origin
Israel
Notes
Status: In service. Made in India by TVS Sundaram and Marom Dolphin joint venture with ToT.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
THeMIS
Unmanned ground vehicle
Estonia
Status: In service. Used as a reconnaissance vehicle.
DRDO Daksh
Bomb disposal robot
250
India
Status: In service. Used in sensitive missions including bombs and mines.
Vision-60 robotic MULE
Unmanned ground vehicle
100
United States
Status: In service. Made in India by AeroArc and Ghost Robotics in joint venture with ToT.
Krushna
Unmanned ground vehicle
India
Status: In service. Purchased from Jaipur-based Club First Robotics. Use for combat fire support and carries a Konkurs (ATGM).
All Terrain Tactical Haulers (ATT Haulers)
Unmanned ground vehicle
300
Israel
Status: In service. Made in India by TVS Sundaram and Marom Dolphin joint venture with ToT.
· Howitzers and field guns
Tracked self-propelled howitzers
Tracked self-propelled howitzers
Name
Tracked self-propelled howitzers
K9 Vajra-T
K9 Vajra-T
Name
K9 Vajra-T
Type
Self-propelled howitzer 155 mm L/52
Quantity
100
Origin
Republic of Korea India
Notes
Status: In service. 1st batch of 100 units ordered in 2016. Delivered by 2021. 2nd batch for 100 units ordered in December 2024. Further order of 100 units planned. Ordered from South Korea's Hanwha Defense and assembled by India's Larsen & Toubro.
Towed howitzers
Towed howitzers
Name
Towed howitzers
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
Name
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
Type
Towed howitzer155 mm L/52
Origin
India
Notes
Status: 307 guns On order.
BAE Systems M777
BAE Systems M777
Name
BAE Systems M777
Type
Ultra-lightweight howitzer 155 mm L/39
Quantity
145
Origin
United Kingdom India
Notes
Status: In service. Total 145 ordered. Assembled in India by Mahindra Defense
Dhanush
Dhanush
Name
Dhanush
Type
Towed howitzer 155 mm L/45
Quantity
>36
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. 114 guns on order. Order may increase to 414.
D-30
D-30
Name
D-30
Type
Towed howitzer 122 mm L/38
Quantity
520
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Status: In service.
Haubits FH77 B02
Haubits FH77 B02
Name
Haubits FH77 B02
Type
Towed howitzer 155 mm L/45
Quantity
~300
Origin
Sweden
Notes
Status: In service. To be replaced by end of 2025 with OFB Dhanush howitzer. Gun made by Bofors. 410 howitzers acquired from 1986 to 1991, roughly 300 remain in service.
M-46 Soltam
M-46 Soltam
Name
M-46 Soltam
Type
Towed howitzer155 mm L/45
Quantity
180
Origin
Soviet Union Israel
Notes
Status: in service. 180 units upgraded to 155 mm standard by Soltam. Upgunned 130 mm M-46
IOB Sharang
IOB Sharang
Name
IOB Sharang
Type
159
Quantity
Soviet Union India
Origin
Status: In service. 300 on order Upgunned 130 mm M-46. Further induction halted in Sept 25 after defects were found.
Field guns
Field guns
Name
Field guns
OFB Indian Field Gun Mk 1/2/3
OFB Indian Field Gun Mk 1/2/3
Name
OFB Indian Field Gun Mk 1/2/3
Type
Field gun 105 mm L/22
Quantity
2,400
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
M-46
M-46
Name
M-46
Type
Field gun130 mm L/55
Quantity
<1,000
Origin
India  Soviet Union
Notes
Status: in service. 180 upgraded to 155 mm standard by Soltam in 2008. 300 M-46 guns being upgraded by OFB to 155 mm/45 calibre "Sharang" guns.
Static artillery
Static artillery
Name
Static artillery
Vijayanta MBT
Vijayanta MBT
Name
Vijayanta MBT
Type
105 mm Gun turret fortification
Quantity
200[citation needed]
Origin
India  United Kingdom
Notes
Status: In service. 105 mm Gun, used as static defence on LOC.
T-55 MBT
T-55 MBT
Name
T-55 MBT
Type
Up to 700
Quantity
India Soviet Union
Origin
Status: In service. 105 mm Gun, used as static defence on LOC.
Future procurements or currently under trials
Future procurements or currently under trials
Name
Future procurements or currently under trials
—
—
Name
—
Type
Wheeled self-propelled howitzer 105 mm L/37
Quantity
200
Origin
India
Notes
RFP in November 2023 Potential guns: IFG Mk2 SPH (6×6 truck) Garuda 105 (4×4 truck) Garuda 105 V2 (4×4 AFV)
Towed Gun System (TGS)
Towed Gun System (TGS)
Name
Towed Gun System (TGS)
Type
Towed howitzer155 mm L/52
Quantity
1st order: 400 Total: 1200
Origin
India
Notes
Future mainstay gun of the Indian Army artillery. Procurement of 400 guns cleared by Ministry of Defence. Tender for 400 guns and towing vehicles issued.
Mounted Gun System (MGS)
Mounted Gun System (MGS)
Name
Mounted Gun System (MGS)
Type
Wheeled self-propelled howitzer 155 mm L/52
Quantity
814
Origin
India
Notes
Prototypes based on the Dhanush, the ATAGS exist. Foreign proposals based on the CAESAr, the ATMOS 2000, Archer.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
Tracked self-propelled howitzers
K9 Vajra-T
Self-propelled howitzer 155 mm L/52
100
Republic of Korea India
Status: In service. 1st batch of 100 units ordered in 2016. Delivered by 2021. 2nd batch for 100 units ordered in December 2024. Further order of 100 units planned. Ordered from South Korea's Hanwha Defense and assembled by India's Larsen & Toubro.
Towed howitzers
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
Towed howitzer155 mm L/52
India
Status: 307 guns On order.
BAE Systems M777
Ultra-lightweight howitzer 155 mm L/39
145
United Kingdom India
Status: In service. Total 145 ordered. Assembled in India by Mahindra Defense
Dhanush
Towed howitzer 155 mm L/45
>36
India
Status: In service. 114 guns on order. Order may increase to 414.
D-30
Towed howitzer 122 mm L/38
520
Soviet Union
Status: In service.
Haubits FH77 B02
Towed howitzer 155 mm L/45
~300
Sweden
Status: In service. To be replaced by end of 2025 with OFB Dhanush howitzer. Gun made by Bofors. 410 howitzers acquired from 1986 to 1991, roughly 300 remain in service.
M-46 Soltam
Towed howitzer155 mm L/45
180
Soviet Union Israel
Status: in service. 180 units upgraded to 155 mm standard by Soltam. Upgunned 130 mm M-46
IOB Sharang
159
Soviet Union India
Status: In service. 300 on order Upgunned 130 mm M-46. Further induction halted in Sept 25 after defects were found.
Field guns
OFB Indian Field Gun Mk 1/2/3
Field gun 105 mm L/22
2,400
India
Status: In service.
M-46
Field gun130 mm L/55
<1,000
India Soviet Union
Status: in service. 180 upgraded to 155 mm standard by Soltam in 2008. 300 M-46 guns being upgraded by OFB to 155 mm/45 calibre "Sharang" guns.
Static artillery
Vijayanta MBT
105 mm Gun turret fortification
200[citation needed]
India United Kingdom
Status: In service. 105 mm Gun, used as static defence on LOC.
T-55 MBT
Up to 700
India Soviet Union
Status: In service. 105 mm Gun, used as static defence on LOC.
Future procurements or currently under trials
—
IFG Mk2 SPH prototype
Wheeled self-propelled howitzer 105 mm L/37
200
India
RFP in November 2023 Potential guns: IFG Mk2 SPH (6×6 truck) Garuda 105 (4×4 truck) Garuda 105 V2 (4×4 AFV)
Towed Gun System (TGS)
—
Towed howitzer155 mm L/52
1st order: 400 Total: 1200
India
Future mainstay gun of the Indian Army artillery. Procurement of 400 guns cleared by Ministry of Defence. Tender for 400 guns and towing vehicles issued.
Mounted Gun System (MGS)
Wheeled self-propelled howitzer 155 mm L/52
814
India
Prototypes based on the Dhanush, the ATAGS exist. Foreign proposals based on the CAESAr, the ATMOS 2000, Archer.
· Air defence systems › Surface-to-air missiles
MR-SAM
MR-SAM
Name
MR-SAM
Type
Medium-range surface-to-air missile
Quantity
5 regiments (40 launchers)
Origin
India Israel
Notes
Status: In service. MR-SAM is a medium range air defence system with a max range of 70–80 km. It is used to counter aerial threats such as Fighter aircraft, helicopter, UAV etc.
Akash
Akash
Name
Akash
Type
2 regiments (48 launchers)
Quantity
India
Origin
Status: In service. Akash 1S has 40 km operational range and flight ceiling of 20 km. 2 regiments of Akash Prime on order for Army. Akash-NG with increased range of 70–80 km being tested.
Anant Shastra (QRSAM)
Anant Shastra (QRSAM)
Name
Anant Shastra (QRSAM)
Type
Short-range surface-to-air missile
Quantity
5-6 regiments
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. Used in limited numbers.
9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko)
9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko)
Name
9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko)
Type
Surface-to-air missile system
Quantity
80
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Status: In service (Phasing out). To be replaced by QRSAM.[circular reference]
S-125 (SA-3 Goa)
S-125 (SA-3 Goa)
Name
S-125 (SA-3 Goa)
Type
Surface-to-air missile
Quantity
25 Squadrons for IAF
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Status: In service (Phasing out). To be replaced by Akash. Used for point-defense of airbases.
Kub (SA-6 Gainful)
Kub (SA-6 Gainful)
Name
Kub (SA-6 Gainful)
Type
Surface-to-air missile
Quantity
180
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Status: In service (Phasing out) To be replaced by Akash. Used by 501 and 502 AD Group of Army as of 2012
9K35 Strela-10 (SA-13 Gopher)
9K35 Strela-10 (SA-13 Gopher)
Name
9K35 Strela-10 (SA-13 Gopher)
Type
Surface-to-air missile
Quantity
200 (as of 2012)
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Status: In service Currently under upgradation with indigenous EO systems and the 9M333 missiles.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
MR-SAM
Medium-range surface-to-air missile
5 regiments (40 launchers)
India Israel
Status: In service. MR-SAM is a medium range air defence system with a max range of 70–80 km. It is used to counter aerial threats such as Fighter aircraft, helicopter, UAV etc.
Akash
2 regiments (48 launchers)
India
Status: In service. Akash 1S has 40 km operational range and flight ceiling of 20 km. 2 regiments of Akash Prime on order for Army. Akash-NG with increased range of 70–80 km being tested.
Anant Shastra (QRSAM)
Short-range surface-to-air missile
5-6 regiments
India
Status: In service. Used in limited numbers.
9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko)
Surface-to-air missile system
80
Soviet Union
Status: In service (Phasing out). To be replaced by QRSAM.[circular reference]
S-125 (SA-3 Goa)
Surface-to-air missile
25 Squadrons for IAF
Soviet Union
Status: In service (Phasing out). To be replaced by Akash. Used for point-defense of airbases.
Kub (SA-6 Gainful)
Surface-to-air missile
180
Soviet Union
Status: In service (Phasing out) To be replaced by Akash. Used by 501 and 502 AD Group of Army as of 2012
9K35 Strela-10 (SA-13 Gopher)
Surface-to-air missile
200 (as of 2012)
Soviet Union
Status: In service Currently under upgradation with indigenous EO systems and the 9M333 missiles.
· Air defence systems › Anti-aircraft guns
Self-propelled anti-aircraft guns
Self-propelled anti-aircraft guns
Name
Self-propelled anti-aircraft guns
ZSU-23-4M Shilka
ZSU-23-4M Shilka
Name
ZSU-23-4M Shilka
Type
Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon
Quantity
75
Origin
Soviet Union India
Notes
Status: In service. Upgraded by Bharat Electronics Limited with AESA Fire Control Radar. 75 in service as of 2024.
2K22 Tunguska
2K22 Tunguska
Name
2K22 Tunguska
Type
Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon (SAMs)
Quantity
80
Origin
Russia
Notes
Status: In service. 2S6M variant in service with Corps of Army Air Defence.
Towed anti-aircraft guns
Towed anti-aircraft guns
Name
Towed anti-aircraft guns
ZU-23-2
ZU-23-2
Name
ZU-23-2
Type
Anti-aircraft gun
Quantity
320
Origin
Soviet Union  India
Notes
Status: In service. Upgraded locally with electro-optical fire control system for detecting, tracking and engaging targets with precision.
Bofors L/70 Bofors L/70 Upgraded
Bofors L/70 Bofors L/70 Upgraded
Name
Bofors L/70 Bofors L/70 Upgraded
Type
Anti-aircraft gun
Quantity
~1720200
Origin
Sweden India
Notes
Status: In service. Bought in the 1960s from Sweden. To be upgraded by Bharat Electronics Limited. Status: In service. Older L-70 system upgraded by Bharat Electronics Limited. Also used as anti drone system by integrating it with Zen Anti-Drone System.
Bofors L/60
Bofors L/60
Name
Bofors L/60
Type
Anti-aircraft gun
Quantity
Unknown
Origin
Sweden
Notes
Status: In service (To be replaced by Sudarshan CIWS).
Future procurements or currently under trials
Future procurements or currently under trials
Name
Future procurements or currently under trials
AK-630
AK-630
Name
AK-630
Type
C-RAM
Quantity
6
Origin
Russia India
Notes
Status: Indian Army Air Defence has floated an RFP (Request for Proposal) for the procurement of six AK-630 Air Defence Gun Systems with AWEIL.
Carrier Air Defence Tracked (CADET)
Carrier Air Defence Tracked (CADET)
Name
Carrier Air Defence Tracked (CADET)
Type
Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon (SAMs)
Quantity
90+
Origin
India
Notes
Status: Tender (RFI) issued. Track-based (4 crew) platform with high power-to-weight ratio. To be integrated with Akashteer Control & Reporting system and surface-to-air missiles or anti-aircraft guns or both. To be deployed on various terrains along with mechanised columns. The platform will be further used to develop other variants of air defence systems.
Sudarshan CIWS
Sudarshan CIWS
Name
Sudarshan CIWS
Type
Close-in weapon system
Quantity
~200 (to be ordered)
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In Service. Advanced version of Bofors L/70 manufactured by L&T Defence. System includes 3D AESA radar and has a range of 3.5 km and firing rate of 300 rounds/min. Two orders cleared: ₹6,000 crore (equivalent to ₹67 billion or US$800 million in 2023) order cleared by Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) for Indian Army in 2022. ₹7,000 crore (US$830 million) order cleared for 240 guns by CCS for Indian Air Force in 2024.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
Self-propelled anti-aircraft guns
ZSU-23-4M Shilka
Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon
75
Soviet Union India
Status: In service. Upgraded by Bharat Electronics Limited with AESA Fire Control Radar. 75 in service as of 2024.
2K22 Tunguska
Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon (SAMs)
80
Russia
Status: In service. 2S6M variant in service with Corps of Army Air Defence.
Towed anti-aircraft guns
ZU-23-2
Anti-aircraft gun
320
Soviet Union India
Status: In service. Upgraded locally with electro-optical fire control system for detecting, tracking and engaging targets with precision.
Bofors L/70 Bofors L/70 Upgraded
Anti-aircraft gun
~1720200
Sweden India
Status: In service. Bought in the 1960s from Sweden. To be upgraded by Bharat Electronics Limited. Status: In service. Older L-70 system upgraded by Bharat Electronics Limited. Also used as anti drone system by integrating it with Zen Anti-Drone System.
Bofors L/60
Anti-aircraft gun
Unknown
Sweden
Status: In service (To be replaced by Sudarshan CIWS).
Future procurements or currently under trials
AK-630
C-RAM
6
Russia India
Status: Indian Army Air Defence has floated an RFP (Request for Proposal) for the procurement of six AK-630 Air Defence Gun Systems with AWEIL.
Carrier Air Defence Tracked (CADET)
Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon (SAMs)
90+
India
Status: Tender (RFI) issued. Track-based (4 crew) platform with high power-to-weight ratio. To be integrated with Akashteer Control & Reporting system and surface-to-air missiles or anti-aircraft guns or both. To be deployed on various terrains along with mechanised columns. The platform will be further used to develop other variants of air defence systems.
Sudarshan CIWS
Close-in weapon system
~200 (to be ordered)
India
Status: In Service. Advanced version of Bofors L/70 manufactured by L&T Defence. System includes 3D AESA radar and has a range of 3.5 km and firing rate of 300 rounds/min. Two orders cleared: ₹6,000 crore (equivalent to ₹67 billion or US$800 million in 2023) order cleared by Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) for Indian Army in 2022. ₹7,000 crore (US$830 million) order cleared for 240 guns by CCS for Indian Air Force in 2024.
Anti-aircraft gun
220 planned
India
Status: User trials from July 2025. RfP sent in October 2021. Contract by June 2026. To replace L/70 and Zu-23. Two Indian firms have bid for guns and smart ammunition. The contract includes 1,41,576 rounds of ammunition including 37,440 programmable rounds.
· Air defence systems › Radars
DRDO Air Defence Tactical Control Radar (ADTCR)
DRDO Air Defence Tactical Control Radar (ADTCR)
Name
DRDO Air Defence Tactical Control Radar (ADTCR)
Type
Air defence radar
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: Under development.
Rajendra
Rajendra
Name
Rajendra
Type
Passive electronically scanned array radar
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
INDRA-I/II
INDRA-I/II
Name
INDRA-I/II
Type
Passive electronically scanned array radar
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
Rohini
Rohini
Name
Rohini
Type
3D radar
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
Bharani
Bharani
Name
Bharani
Type
Low-level lightweight 2D radar
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
BEL Battle Field Surveillance Radar
BEL Battle Field Surveillance Radar
Name
BEL Battle Field Surveillance Radar
Type
Short range battle field surveillance radar
Quantity
1400+
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
BEL Atulya
BEL Atulya
Name
BEL Atulya
Type
Fire-control radar
Origin
India
Notes
Status: On order. Known as Air Defence Fire Control Radar (ADFCR). Supports L/70 guns.
Flycatcher
Flycatcher
Name
Flycatcher
Type
Fire-control radar
Quantity
260+
Origin
India Netherlands
Notes
Status: In service. Domestically produced under license by BEL for L/70 guns. To be replaced by BEL Atulya fire-control radar.
Swathi Weapon Locating Radar
Swathi Weapon Locating Radar
Name
Swathi Weapon Locating Radar
Type
Counter-battery radar
Quantity
49 (Operational) 43 Mk.1 6 Mk.2
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. Mk.1 is the plain variant while Mk.2 is the mountain variant.
AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder
AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder
Name
AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder
Type
Counter-battery radar
Quantity
12
Origin
United States
Notes
Status: In service.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
DRDO Air Defence Tactical Control Radar (ADTCR)
Air defence radar
N/A
India
Status: Under development.
Rajendra
Passive electronically scanned array radar
N/A
India
Status: In service.
INDRA-I/II
Passive electronically scanned array radar
N/A
India
Status: In service.
Rohini
3D radar
N/A
India
Status: In service.
Bharani
Low-level lightweight 2D radar
N/A
India
Status: In service.
BEL Battle Field Surveillance Radar
Short range battle field surveillance radar
1400+
India
Status: In service.
BEL Atulya
Fire-control radar
India
Status: On order. Known as Air Defence Fire Control Radar (ADFCR). Supports L/70 guns.
Flycatcher
Fire-control radar
260+
India Netherlands
Status: In service. Domestically produced under license by BEL for L/70 guns. To be replaced by BEL Atulya fire-control radar.
Swathi Weapon Locating Radar
Counter-battery radar
49 (Operational) 43 Mk.1 6 Mk.2
India
Status: In service. Mk.1 is the plain variant while Mk.2 is the mountain variant.
AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder
Counter-battery radar
12
United States
Status: In service.
· Air defence systems › Sensors and processing systems
Akashteer
Akashteer
Name
Akashteer
Type
Automated Air Defence Control & Reporting System
Quantity
107 in service. Total 455 on order.
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. Has been integrated with Integrated Air Command & Control System (IACCS).
Sanjay
Sanjay
Name
Sanjay
Type
Battlefield Surveillance System
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
Advanced Radio Frequency Monitoring System
Advanced Radio Frequency Monitoring System
Name
Advanced Radio Frequency Monitoring System
Type
Radio Frequency Monitoring
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
Akashteer
Automated Air Defence Control & Reporting System
107 in service. Total 455 on order.
India
Status: In service. Has been integrated with Integrated Air Command & Control System (IACCS).
Sanjay
Battlefield Surveillance System
N/A
India
Status: In service.
Advanced Radio Frequency Monitoring System
Radio Frequency Monitoring
N/A
India
Status: In service.
· Air defence systems › Jammers and electronic warfare systems
Tarang Shakti EW System
Tarang Shakti EW System
Name
Tarang Shakti EW System
Type
Electronic Warfare System
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.
Dharashakti Integrated Electronic Warfare System
Dharashakti Integrated Electronic Warfare System
Name
Dharashakti Integrated Electronic Warfare System
Type
Electronic Warfare System
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: Cleared by Defence Ministry. Formally sanctioned for a large-scale production order valued at ₹5,150 crore (US$610 million) by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC).
Drone Jammer System
Drone Jammer System
Name
Drone Jammer System
Type
Drone Jammer
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service.[clarification needed]
Axiscades Man Portable Counter Drone Systems (MPCDS)
Axiscades Man Portable Counter Drone Systems (MPCDS)
Name
Axiscades Man Portable Counter Drone Systems (MPCDS)
Type
Drone Jammer
Origin
India
Notes
Status: 12 on order. Range: 5 km.
BEL .mw- SAKSHAM
BEL .mw- SAKSHAM
Name
BEL .mw- SAKSHAM
Type
Counter unmanned air system (C-UAS)
Origin
India
Notes
Status: Being inducted. Effective up to 3,000 m (9,800 ft) altitude from ground level. Will be deployed with every battalion on border as a modular C2 system. Inductions will be completed within 2026.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
Tarang Shakti EW System
Electronic Warfare System
N/A
India
Status: In service.
Dharashakti Integrated Electronic Warfare System
Electronic Warfare System
N/A
India
Status: Cleared by Defence Ministry. Formally sanctioned for a large-scale production order valued at ₹5,150 crore (US$610 million) by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC).
Drone Jammer System
Drone Jammer
N/A
India
Status: In service.[clarification needed]
Axiscades Man Portable Counter Drone Systems (MPCDS)
Drone Jammer
India
Status: 12 on order. Range: 5 km.
BEL SAKSHAM
Counter unmanned air system (C-UAS)
India
Status: Being inducted. Effective up to 3,000 m (9,800 ft) altitude from ground level. Will be deployed with every battalion on border as a modular C2 system. Inductions will be completed within 2026.
Maximum range of 150 km · Rocket and missile systems › Close-range
Gun-launched missiles
Gun-launched missiles
Name
Gun-launched missiles
9M119 Svir(AT-11 Sniper)
9M119 Svir(AT-11 Sniper)
Name
9M119 Svir(AT-11 Sniper)
Type
Anti-tank guided missile
Quantity
25,000
Origin
India  Russia
Notes
Status: In service. Gun-launched ATGM used on the Indian Army's T-90S and T-72 tanks.Bharat Dynamics Limited signed a contract with MOD for Invar anti-tank guided missiles on 19-Aug-2013. It is reported that 10,000 will be procured from Russia while BDL will manufacture 15,000. Further Orders are also planned tto upgrade T-90 tanks.
SAMHO
SAMHO
Name
SAMHO
Type
Anti-tank guided missile
Origin
India
Notes
Status: Under development
Multirole missiles
Multirole missiles
Name
Multirole missiles
Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM)
Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM)
Name
Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM)
Type
Laser-guided battlefield missile (ASM, AAM, SAM and SSM)
Origin
United Kingdom
Notes
Status: On order. $468 million deal signed on 9 October 2025. To be manufactured in Belfast.
Vehicle-launched missiles
Vehicle-launched missiles
Name
Vehicle-launched missiles
9M113 Konkurs-M
9M113 Konkurs-M
Name
9M113 Konkurs-M
Type
Vehicle-mounted and man-portable anti-tank guided missile
Quantity
25,000+
Origin
India  Russia
Notes
Status: In service. For BMP-2, manufactured locally in India by Bharat Dynamics Limited. The systems were upgraded with Tonbo Imaging's cooled, longwave Infrared (LWIR) thermal imagers known as Sarisa.
Rocket artillery
Rocket artillery
Name
Rocket artillery
Pinaka MBRL
Pinaka MBRL
Name
Pinaka MBRL
Type
Multiple rocket launchers
Quantity
108+ Mk1 launchers (as of 2025)
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. Mk 1: 37–45 km range; Mk 2: 60 km range As of 2014, about 5,000 missiles are being produced every year. 4 more Pinaka regiments on order to be produced by L&T and TASL. Army plans to have a total of 22 regiments by 2028. 6 regiments active as of 2024.
Agnibaan
Agnibaan
Name
Agnibaan
Type
150 launchers
Quantity
Soviet Union  India
Origin
Status: In service. Indian upgraded version of the Soviet BM-21 Grad. Upgraded locally and firing range extended up to 40 km by DRDO. 5 regiments active as of 2024.
Smerch 9K58 MBRL
Smerch 9K58 MBRL
Name
Smerch 9K58 MBRL
Type
42 launchers
Quantity
India Russia
Origin
Status: In service. 300 mm multiple rocket launch system. Maximum range: 90 km. 3 regiments active as of 2024 (14 launchers each). A regiment has 3 batteries (4 launchers) and 2 reserved launchers.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
Gun-launched missiles
9M119 Svir(AT-11 Sniper)
Anti-tank guided missile
25,000
India Russia
Status: In service. Gun-launched ATGM used on the Indian Army's T-90S and T-72 tanks.Bharat Dynamics Limited signed a contract with MOD for Invar anti-tank guided missiles on 19-Aug-2013. It is reported that 10,000 will be procured from Russia while BDL will manufacture 15,000. Further Orders are also planned tto upgrade T-90 tanks.
SAMHO
Anti-tank guided missile
India
Status: Under development
Multirole missiles
Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM)
Laser-guided battlefield missile (ASM, AAM, SAM and SSM)
United Kingdom
Status: On order. $468 million deal signed on 9 October 2025. To be manufactured in Belfast.
Vehicle-launched missiles
9M113 Konkurs-M
Vehicle-mounted and man-portable anti-tank guided missile
25,000+
India Russia
Status: In service. For BMP-2, manufactured locally in India by Bharat Dynamics Limited. The systems were upgraded with Tonbo Imaging's cooled, longwave Infrared (LWIR) thermal imagers known as Sarisa.
Rocket artillery
Pinaka MBRL
Multiple rocket launchers
108+ Mk1 launchers (as of 2025)
India
Status: In service. Mk 1: 37–45 km range; Mk 2: 60 km range As of 2014, about 5,000 missiles are being produced every year. 4 more Pinaka regiments on order to be produced by L&T and TASL. Army plans to have a total of 22 regiments by 2028. 6 regiments active as of 2024.
Agnibaan
150 launchers
Soviet Union India
Status: In service. Indian upgraded version of the Soviet BM-21 Grad. Upgraded locally and firing range extended up to 40 km by DRDO. 5 regiments active as of 2024.
Smerch 9K58 MBRL
42 launchers
India Russia
Status: In service. 300 mm multiple rocket launch system. Maximum range: 90 km. 3 regiments active as of 2024 (14 launchers each). A regiment has 3 batteries (4 launchers) and 2 reserved launchers.
Maximum range of 350 km · Rocket and missile systems › Battlefield-range
Prahaar
Prahaar
Name
Prahaar
Type
Tactical ballistic missile
Quantity
Unknown
Origin
India
Notes
Status: Unknown. 150–200 km range.
Prithvi II
Prithvi II
Name
Prithvi II
Type
Tactical ballistic missile
Quantity
Unknown
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. 150–350 km range.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
Prahaar
Tactical ballistic missile
Unknown
India
Status: Unknown. 150–200 km range.
Prithvi II
Tactical ballistic missile
Unknown
India
Status: In service. 150–350 km range.
Maximum range of 3,500 km · Rocket and missile systems › Theatre-range
Short-range missiles (maximum range of 1,000 km)
Short-range missiles (maximum range of 1,000 km)
Name
Short-range missiles (maximum range of 1,000 km)
Pralay
Pralay
Name
Pralay
Type
Short-range ballistic missile with maneuverable reentry vehicle
Quantity
370 ordered
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. 150–400 km range.
BrahMos
BrahMos
Name
BrahMos
Type
Supersonic short-range cruise missile
Quantity
120 launchers
Origin
India Russia
Notes
Status: In service. 290–700 km range. 5 regiments are operational. Each regiment have 24 launchers or 72 ready to fire missiles.
Medium-range missiles (maximum range of 3,500 km)
Medium-range missiles (maximum range of 3,500 km)
Name
Medium-range missiles (maximum range of 3,500 km)
Agni-I
Agni-I
Name
Agni-I
Type
Medium-range ballistic missile
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. 700–1250 km range.
Nirbhay
Nirbhay
Name
Nirbhay
Type
Medium-range cruise missile
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: Induction phase. 1,000–1,500 km range.
Shaurya
Shaurya
Name
Shaurya
Type
Medium-range ballistic missile with maneuverable reentry vehicle
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. 700–1900 km range.
Agni-II
Agni-II
Name
Agni-II
Type
Medium-range ballistic missile
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. 2,000–3,500 km range.
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
Short-range missiles (maximum range of 1,000 km)
Pralay
Short-range ballistic missile with maneuverable reentry vehicle
370 ordered
India
Status: In service. 150–400 km range.
BrahMos
Supersonic short-range cruise missile
120 launchers
India Russia
Status: In service. 290–700 km range. 5 regiments are operational. Each regiment have 24 launchers or 72 ready to fire missiles.
Medium-range missiles (maximum range of 3,500 km)
Agni-I
Medium-range ballistic missile
N/A
India
Status: In service. 700–1250 km range.
Nirbhay
Medium-range cruise missile
N/A
India
Status: Induction phase. 1,000–1,500 km range.
Shaurya
Medium-range ballistic missile with maneuverable reentry vehicle
N/A
India
Status: In service. 700–1900 km range.
Agni-II
Medium-range ballistic missile
N/A
India
Status: In service. 2,000–3,500 km range.
Range greater than 3,500 km · Rocket and missile systems › Long-range
Intermediate-range missiles (maximum range of 5,500 km)
Intermediate-range missiles (maximum range of 5,500 km)
Name
Intermediate-range missiles (maximum range of 5,500 km)
Agni-III
Agni-III
Name
Agni-III
Type
Intermediate-range ballistic missile
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. 3,500 km range.
Agni-IV
Agni-IV
Name
Agni-IV
Type
Intermediate-range ballistic missile
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. 4,000 km range.
Intercontinental missiles (range greater than 5,500 km)
Intercontinental missiles (range greater than 5,500 km)
Name
Intercontinental missiles (range greater than 5,500 km)
Agni-V
Agni-V
Name
Agni-V
Type
Intercontinental ballistic missile
Quantity
N/A
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. 5,500–7,500 km range
Name
Image
Type
Quantity
Origin
Notes
Intermediate-range missiles (maximum range of 5,500 km)
Agni-III
Intermediate-range ballistic missile
N/A
India
Status: In service. 3,500 km range.
Agni-IV
Intermediate-range ballistic missile
N/A
India
Status: In service. 4,000 km range.
Intercontinental missiles (range greater than 5,500 km)
Agni-V
Intercontinental ballistic missile
N/A
India
Status: In service. 5,500–7,500 km range
· Vessels
GSL Fast Patrol Boat
GSL Fast Patrol Boat
Name
GSL Fast Patrol Boat
Origin
India
Type
Patrol Boat
Quantity
12
Notes
Status: In service. Made by Goa Shipyard. Used for patrolling in Pangong Tso lake. The boats are specially equipped with anti-ramming features, optical sensors, weapon systems and other specialized surveillance gears.
Flat-bottomed Troop Boat
Flat-bottomed Troop Boat
Name
Flat-bottomed Troop Boat
Origin
India
Type
17
Quantity
Status: In service. Flat-bottomed boat made of fiberglass. Capable of carrying 20-22 troops, and reaching a speed of 20 knots. Made by Aquarius Shipyard Pvt Ltd.
Tempest 35 Swat Patrol Craft
Tempest 35 Swat Patrol Craft
Name
Tempest 35 Swat Patrol Craft
Origin
United States
Type
17
Quantity
Status: In service. Used for patrolling in Pangong Tso lake. These high-speed interceptor boats are equipped with GPS, sonar, echo-sounder and infrared night-vision cameras. It can reach speeds up to 40 knots and carry 10 fully armed soldiers.
Name
Image
Origin
Type
Quantity
Notes
GSL Fast Patrol Boat
India
Patrol Boat
12
Status: In service. Made by Goa Shipyard. Used for patrolling in Pangong Tso lake. The boats are specially equipped with anti-ramming features, optical sensors, weapon systems and other specialized surveillance gears.
Flat-bottomed Troop Boat
India
17
Status: In service. Flat-bottomed boat made of fiberglass. Capable of carrying 20-22 troops, and reaching a speed of 20 knots. Made by Aquarius Shipyard Pvt Ltd.
Tempest 35 Swat Patrol Craft
United States
17
Status: In service. Used for patrolling in Pangong Tso lake. These high-speed interceptor boats are equipped with GPS, sonar, echo-sounder and infrared night-vision cameras. It can reach speeds up to 40 knots and carry 10 fully armed soldiers.
· Loitering munition
Solar Nagastra
Solar Nagastra
Name
Solar Nagastra
Variant
Mk 1
Quantity
450
Origin
India
Notes
Status: In service. Range: ~15 km (man-in-loop mode) and 30 km (autonomous mode). 450 units ordered in April 2023 and delivered in June 2024.
Mk 1R
Mk 1R
Name
Mk 1R
Quantity
It features a reusable launcher and has a 2 m CEP with 80% indigenous content. Order placed for ~450 units.
Johnnette JM-1
Johnnette JM-1
Name
Johnnette JM-1
Quantity
150
Zulu Hoverbee
Zulu Hoverbee
Name
Zulu Hoverbee
Origin
Status: In service with Army and MARCOS.
Rafael Firefly
Rafael Firefly
Name
Rafael Firefly
Quantity
200
Origin
Israel
Notes
[better source needed]
IAI Harpy
IAI Harpy
Name
IAI Harpy
IAI Harop
IAI Harop
Name
IAI Harop
Elbit Skystriker
Elbit Skystriker
Name
Elbit Skystriker
Quantity
100
Origin
Israel India
Notes
Made in India by Alpha Design and Elbit Systems joint venture with ToT.
WBE Warmate
WBE Warmate
Name
WBE Warmate
Quantity
>100
Origin
Poland
Notes
Manufactured in India by WB Electronics India. RFP for the competitive tender was sent in 2020.
Name
Variant
Image
Quantity
Origin
Notes
Solar Nagastra
Mk 1
450
India
Status: In service. Range: ~15 km (man-in-loop mode) and 30 km (autonomous mode). 450 units ordered in April 2023 and delivered in June 2024.
Mk 1R
It features a reusable launcher and has a 2 m CEP with 80% indigenous content. Order placed for ~450 units.
Johnnette JM-1
150
Zulu Hoverbee
Status: In service with Army and MARCOS.
Rafael Firefly
200
Israel
[better source needed]
IAI Harpy
IAI Harop
Elbit Skystriker
100
Israel India
Made in India by Alpha Design and Elbit Systems joint venture with ToT.
WBE Warmate
>100
Poland
Manufactured in India by WB Electronics India. RFP for the competitive tender was sent in 2020.

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