India's Leap in Maritime Innovation: A New Era in Defense Technology
An Indian defense firm, in partnership with US company Liquid Robotics, has opened a new plant in Pune for manufacturing Uncrewed Surface Vehicles. This development enhances India's maritime capabilities, strengthens undersea domain awareness, and aligns with the US-India Major Defence Partnership framework.
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An Indian defense firm has inaugurated a cutting-edge plant in Pune for manufacturing Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs), marking a significant advancement in its collaboration with US-based Liquid Robotics. The move underscores both companies' commitment to strengthening India's defense capabilities.
Sagar Defence Engineering, in partnership with Liquid Robotics, aims to bolster the undersea domain awareness and production capacity of India's maritime systems. This plant will facilitate the local production of Wave Glider platforms, renowned for their efficiency and sustainability, operating exclusively on wave and solar energy.
This milestone aligns with the US-India Major Defence Partnership, reflecting a shared vision to make India a hub for next-generation maritime innovation. The collaboration leverages global technology leadership and local innovation to address complex maritime challenges.
(With inputs from agencies.)

