Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) and Cyient DLM have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and manufacture indigenous navigation, communication and ship electronics systems, marking a step towards reducing India’s dependence on imported maritime equipment.
The agreement aims to increase domestic manufacturing of critical shipboard systems and strengthen India’s indigenous capabilities in maritime and defence electronics.
The MoU was exchanged by Capt. Ganti Venkateswarlu, Director (Shipbuilding), HSL, and Rajendra Velagapudi, Managing Director and CEO, Cyient DLM, at the CII Partnership Summit. The event was attended by Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT, Electronics and Communications, and Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Union Minister for Civil Aviation.
Collaboration to Develop Indigenous Maritime Electronics
Under the proposed collaboration, the two companies will explore the indigenous development and manufacturing of navigation and solid-state radars, Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), autopilot systems, Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS), Fleet Broadband, Voyage Data Recorders, weather monitoring systems and helicopter landing aids.
The partnership is expected to increase the domestic content in ships built by HSL while improving supply-chain security, reducing equipment procurement lead times and lowering lifecycle costs. It is also expected to create business opportunities for Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and deep-tech companies involved in maritime electronics.
The companies will identify priority systems, establish joint design and testing teams, and undertake the required naval and classification-related qualifications before deploying the indigenously developed equipment on selected platforms.
18 Next Generation Fast Patrol Vessels to Be Covered Initially
The initial phase of implementation is expected to cover 18 Next Generation Fast Patrol Vessels (NGFPVs), which will serve as the first platforms for integrating the jointly developed systems.
Commenting on the partnership, R Adm C Raghuram, VSM (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director, HSL, said the collaboration would help ensure that ships built by the company increasingly incorporate indigenously developed radar, navigation and communication technologies.
Rajendra Velagapudi, Managing Director and CEO, Cyient DLM, said the partnership would combine the complementary strengths of both companies to develop indigenous technology and manufacturing capabilities for India’s maritime and defence ecosystem.
Supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Defence Manufacturing
The collaboration aligns with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and the broader push to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported critical technologies.
