India-U.S. Sonobuoy Production Line Set for 2027
India and the U.S. are set to collaborate on the co-production of sonobuoys, a crucial technology for undersea domain awareness, aimed at enhancing the Indian Navy’s ability to detect submarines. This initiative will involve the final assembly of U.S.-specification sonobuoys in India, with the operational production line expected to be ready by 2027. The collaboration involves Ultra Maritime, a leading U.S. defense company, and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), an Indian defense public sector undertaking. The sonobuoys will be used for tracking submarines, providing the Indian Navy with advanced undersea warfare capabilities.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | India-U.S. Sonobuoy Production Line Set for 2027 |
Collaborating Parties | Ultra Maritime (U.S.) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL, India) |
Sonobuoy Production | Final assembly of U.S.-specification sonobuoys in India, operational production line by 2027 |
Technology Focus | Sonobuoy systems for tracking submarines, tailored to Indian Ocean environment |
Interoperability | Compatible with U.S., Indian, and allied platforms (P-8, MH-60R, MQ-9B Sea Guardian) |
Geopolitical Context | Supports India’s undersea warfare capabilities and strengthens ties with the U.S. and Quad members |
Future Developments | Collaboration to explore new sonobuoy technologies and expand Indian suppliers’ global reach |
Strategic Importance | Enhances India’s defense capabilities in the Indian Ocean amid rising threats from China |
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