Revolutionary Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to Enhance Naval Operations

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed a new generation of man-portable autonomous underwater vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with side scan sonar and underwater cameras, are designed to detect underwater mines in real-time. Advanced recognition algorithms further streamline operations, reducing mission time and workload.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has unveiled a breakthrough in naval technology with the development of man-portable autonomous underwater vehicles (MP-AUVs).

Announced by the defence ministry, these advanced vehicles are equipped with side scan sonar and underwater cameras to detect mine-like objects in real-time.

Deep learning algorithms provide autonomous target classification, significantly cutting down operator workload and mission duration. The DRDO's Naval Science and Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam spearheaded this project.

(With inputs from agencies.)