Mahindra Group partners with US defence tech firm Anduril Industries to develop autonomous maritime systems

The two companies plan to jointly come up with advanced AI-enabled Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) technologies and innovative Command and Control (C2) software.

The Mahindra Group on February 19 said it has tied up with US defence technology firm Anduril Industries to co-develop and produce autonomous maritime systems to counter drone threats, providing enhanced protection against unmanned aerial systems.

According to the press release, the collaboration seeks to strengthen regional security by deploying next-generation autonomous solutions and enhancing capabilities for maritime operations.

The two companies also plan to jointly come up with advanced AI-enabled Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) technologies and innovative Command and Control (C2) software.

The partnership focuses on developing modular autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) which can be rapidly deployed for security, surveillance, survey, and reconnaissance missions, significantly enhancing underwater operational capabilities, the release added.

It also aims to develop advanced CUAS technologies capable of detecting and neutralising drone threats, providing enhanced protection against unmanned aerial systems, it added.

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Mahindra Group Executive Board Member Vinod Sahay said, "Partnering with Anduril Industries marks a significant milestone in Mahindra Group's commitment to developing advanced security and autonomous technologies."

The entities will also focus on developing a sensor fusion platform to integrate multiple sensor technologies into a flexible, open API architecture, streamlining integration processes and accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies across complex security programs.

"Global security forces face a rapidly evolving set of threats from both emerging unmanned systems and legacy manned platforms, and autonomy is key to maintaining a credible protection. We believe that our two companies together are well poised to bring cutting-edge autonomy-enabled capabilities to the Indian market," said Greg Kausner, Anduril Industries SVP — Global Defence.

With PTI inputs