In a major boost to India’s self-reliance in defence technology, the Indian Army signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on February 25 to procure 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems. The deal, worth ₹80.43 crore, falls under the Buy Indian (IDDM) category, with over 80% of components and subsystems sourced locally, reinforcing the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Developed by DRDO’s Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, ACADA marks a significant milestone in indigenous CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) defence capabilities.
The #IndianArmy as part of its efforts to modernise, officially signed a contract for the procurement of 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection & Alarm (ACADA) Systems from M/s L&T Limited. These systems, which have been indigenously developed by the Defence Research and… pic.twitter.com/oU8rTuaedj
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) February 25, 2025
The ACADA system is designed to detect chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and programmed toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) by sampling ambient air. It operates on the advanced Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) principle, utilizing two highly sensitive IMS cells for continuous detection and real-time monitoring of hazardous substances.
The induction of ACADA into field units will substantially enhance the Indian Army’s CBRN defence readiness, ensuring robust protection in both combat and peacetime scenarios, including disaster relief operations related to industrial hazards.
This acquisition underscores the Army’s commitment to modernizing its CBRN defence capabilities with cutting-edge indigenous technology, ensuring both operational preparedness and national security.
Team BharatShakti
