# Indian Army Procures Portable Explosive Detectors

The Indian Army is advancing its counter-IED capabilities by initiating procurement of approximately 350 portable stand-off explosive detectors under the Make-in-India initiative, emphasizing indigenous manufacturing and domestic content. This procurement complements ongoing modernization efforts that include acquisition of dual-technology mine detectors and chemical agent detectors, with contracts awarded to domestic firms such as Larsen & Toubro and Electronics Corporation of India Limited. Field trials and rigorous testing are integral before final contract awards, reflecting a strategic focus on enhancing operational readiness and self-reliance in defense technology.

- The procurement involves multiple federal agencies including the Indian Army, Ministry of Defence, DRDO, and ECIL, highlighting coordinated defense modernization.
- Contract values include ₹290 crore for dual-technology mine detectors and ₹80 crore for chemical agent detectors, indicating significant investment in indigenous defense equipment.
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on Make-in-India compliance and domestic content requirements, which shape vendor eligibility and contract structuring.
- Defense contractors with capabilities in explosive detection and related technologies may find emerging opportunities aligned with India's strategic push for self-reliance and modernization in counter-IED operations.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- Indian Army
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Department of Atomic Energy
- Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
- Ministry of Defence (MoD)

### Vendors
- Larsen & Toubro (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Indian Army Plans Procurement of 350 Portable Stand-Off Explosive Detectors Under Make-in-India to Bolster Counter-IED Capabilities | Defence News India](https://defence.in/threads/indian-army-plans-procurement-of-350-portable-stand-off-explosive-detectors-under-make-in-india-to-bolster-counter-ied-capabilities.18786) - Defence.in