GRSE Collaborates to Expand Underwater Weapons Sector
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Synopsis
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (AMS) to expand into underwater weapons and communication systems. This collaboration aims to enhance manufacturing capabilities and support the Indian Armed Forces' future requirements.
Key Takeaways
- GRSE and AMS's MoU focuses on underwater weapons.
- Joint research and development initiatives are planned.
- Collaboration aims to meet Indian Armed Forces' needs.
- GRSE has delivered advanced Autonomous vehicles.
- Partnership supports Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Kolkata, Jan 29 (NationPress) In a strategic move to broaden its presence in the underwater weapons sector, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (AMS) in Kolkata on Wednesday.
The Hyderabad-based AMS specializes in the design and development of tailored electronic hardware and software solutions for mission-critical applications.
AMS serves a client base that includes Bharat Electronics Ltd and numerous firms involved in manufacturing equipment for the aerospace, defense, and homeland security sectors.
A senior official from GRSE indicated that under this MoU, both organizations will engage in joint research and development, co-production, and supply of cutting-edge equipment to fulfill the current and future demands of the Indian Armed Forces, Paramilitary and Central Armed Police Forces, as well as for Central and State Government agencies and civilian and export markets.
As mentioned by the official, GRSE has already provided the Jaldoot, an Autonomous Surface Vessel, to the Defence Research and Development Organisation and has launched an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle that is anticipated to be ready for delivery soon. Furthermore, GRSE has commenced the manufacture of Naval Surface Guns, with the Navy placing orders for ten of these systems.
The MoU was signed on Wednesday by Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding) at GRSE, and Karunakar Reddy Baddam, Managing Director of AMS Ltd, in the presence of Cmde P R Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director of GRSE, Subrato Ghosh, DIG, ICG (Retd), alongside other senior officials from both organizations.
This collaboration aims to leverage the core strengths of both entities and enhance the manufacturing infrastructure for components and sub-assemblies of these systems. The MoU also includes the modernization and upgrading of existing systems to meet evolving operational mandates. Through this partnership, GRSE reaffirms its commitment to bolster indigenous capabilities and support the Government's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative,” the official concluded.
