- Adani Defence & Aerospace collaborates with Sparton to indigenously manufacture sonobuoys in India.
- The partnership aims to strengthen India’s undersea domain awareness and anti-submarine capabilities.
- The initiative aligns with the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ missions, reducing reliance on imports.
Adani Defence & Aerospace has entered a strategic agreement with Sparton, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems. The goal is to manufacture advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems in India.
According to Jeet Adani, Vice-President of Adani Enterprises, the initiative underscores the group’s commitment. This commitment is to delivering mission-ready systems designed and developed in India.
Strengthening India’s Maritime Defence: Adani Defence and Sparton Forge New Alliance
Adani Defence & Aerospace’s recent collaboration with Sparton, known for its advanced ASW systems, is a critical step. It is aimed at indigenizing key naval defence technology in India. The partnership will focus on producing sonobuoys, which are essential for detecting and monitoring underwater threats, such as submarines. This move is strategically aligned with India’s goal. That goal is achieving self-reliance in defence technology, reducing dependence on foreign imports.
The agreement marks a significant milestone for Adani Defence. It becomes the first private Indian firm to manufacture sonobuoys domestically. Historically, India has relied heavily on imports for such systems. However, this partnership leverages Sparton’s decades-long expertise in maritime defence. Together bring state-of-the-art ASW solutions to the country.
Beyond bolstering the Indian Navy’s capabilities, the initiative is also expected to open avenues for exporting indigenously developed ASW systems to global markets. Sparton’s collaboration with Adani Defence underscores its commitment to fostering strategic alliances. These alliances address critical security challenges and enhance maritime domain awareness.
The partnership aligns with India’s broader vision of promoting local manufacturing and technological advancement in defence. With advanced sonobuoy technology now being developed locally, India can not only secure its maritime borders more effectively. It can also position itself as a key player in the global defence market.
By integrating Sparton’s proven ASW technology with Adani Defence’s manufacturing capabilities, India takes a decisive step toward indigenizing critical maritime defence systems. This will reinforce its naval strength and strategic autonomy.
“For decades, India has been dependent on imports for such critical technology. This partnership brings world-class sonobuoy technology and integrates it with India’s defence ecosystem.” — Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO, Adani Defence & Aerospace.
