Overview

• Adani Defence & Aerospace has partnered with Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC to localise the assembly of sonobuoy systems in India.
• This agreement makes Adani Defence the first private Indian company to offer indigenously assembled sonobuoy systems for anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
• The initiative aims to reduce India’s reliance on foreign OEMs and enhance the Indian Navy's undersea warfare capabilities.
• The partnership supports India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ programs by fostering self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
• The alliance is expected to catalyse high-technology skill development and position India as a global hub for ASW solutions.