Adani Defence & Aerospace Partners with Sparton to Boost India’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities
In a significant move towards bolstering India’s self-reliance in defence and aerospace, Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a binding collaboration agreement with Sparton, a group company of Elbit Systems and a leading provider of advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) systems. This partnership marks a major milestone in localizing the assembly of complex electronic systems and advanced ASW solutions for the Indian and global markets.
Indigenizing Sonobuoy Solutions
Through this collaboration, Adani Defence & Aerospace becomes the first private sector company in India to offer indigenized sonobuoy solutions, a critical component in enhancing Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA). Sonobuoys play a key role in detecting, locating, and tracking submarines and other underwater threats, supporting naval security and protecting naval carrier strike groups.
Donnelly Bohan, President and CEO of Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC, expressed pride in partnering with Adani Defence & Aerospace to bring proven ASW technologies to India, enabling localized assemblage and delivery of reliable ASW solutions tailored to the Indian Navy’s needs.
A Step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat
This partnership aligns with the Indian government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives, aimed at promoting self-reliance and indigenous manufacturing. By localizing the delivery of sonobuoy solutions, Adani Defence & Aerospace will reduce India’s dependence on foreign OEMs and contribute to the nation’s defence ecosystem.
Jeet Adani, Vice President of Adani Enterprises, emphasized the importance of strengthening India’s undersea warfare capabilities, stating that this partnership will enable access to advanced technologies while fostering a future-ready, self-reliant defence ecosystem.
Adani Defence & Aerospace is a pioneer in the design, development, and manufacturing of state-of-the-art defence products, supporting the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and contributing to the national security agenda. With a vibrant ecosystem of start-ups and MSMEs, Adani Defence & Aerospace is committed to delivering excellence and empowering India’s armed forces with world-class capabilities.
Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO of Adani Defence & Aerospace, highlighted the significance of this partnership in bringing world-class sonobuoy technology to India and building self-reliant capabilities in this critical domain.
This partnership is expected to have a significant impact on India’s defence ecosystem, promoting self-reliance and indigenous manufacturing in the defence sector.
