India’s Adani Defence, Sparton MoU for Anti-Submarine Warfare Technology: New Delhi, India – Adani Defence and Aerospace announced on Sunday a collaboration agreement with Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC), a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, focused on the indigenisation of advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems for the Indian market. The partnership aims to localise the assembly of complex electronic systems and advanced ASW solutions, catering to both domestic and international demands.
This collaboration positions Adani Defence and Aerospace as the first private sector entity in India to offer domestically produced sonobuoy solutions. Sonobuoys are critical components in enhancing Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA), enabling the detection, location, and tracking of submarines and other underwater threats. These devices play a vital role in ASW operations and the protection of naval assets.
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The partnership will integrate Sparton’s ASW technology with Adani Defence’s expertise in the development, manufacturing, and maintenance of defence systems for the Indian Navy. This synergy seeks to reduce India’s reliance on foreign imports for this crucial naval capability, aligning with the nation’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) and ‘Make in India’ initiatives. Sparton’s existing relationship with the Indian Navy is expected to facilitate Adani Defence in delivering locally manufactured solutions.
Donelly Bohan, President and CEO of Sparton Corporation, an Eblit Group company, said: “Sparton has a long legacy for problem-solving advanced engineering, and manufacturing of America’s best maritime defence solutions. We are proud to partner with Adani Defence & Aerospace to bring our proven anti-submarine warfare (ASW) technologies to India.”
Donelly Bohan further added that the partnership would enable the localisation of assembly, the development of high-technology skills, and the delivery of reliable ASW solutions tailored to the Indian Navy’s specific requirements.
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Adani Defence, Sportan MoU signing ceremony.
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Sportan’s Sonobuoy.
Adani Defence and Aerospace has established an ecosystem of start-ups and MSMEs with a focus on exports, advanced processes, and quality management systems.
In a statement released by the Adani Group, the company highlighted the strategic importance of the collaboration:
“Adani Defence & Aerospace and Sparton, a group company of Elbit Systems, have entered into a strategic partnership to indigenise Anti-Submarine Warfare solutions (Sonobuoys) for India’s defence sector. Sonobuoys play a critical role in enhancing Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA) by enabling effective detection, tracking, and monitoring of underwater threats. This collaboration marks a significant step towards reducing import dependency and strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities. With this partnership, the company becomes the first private player in India to offer indigenised sonobuoy solutions, further contributing to maritime security and strategic autonomy.”
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