NEW DELHI: Adani Defence & Aerospace has entered into a binding collaboration agreement with Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC), a subsidiary of Elbit Systems specialising in advanced Anti-submarine warfare systems.The Adani Group company on Sunday announced that this alliance represents a crucial move towards localising the assembly of sophisticated electronic systems and advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare solutions for Indian and international markets, as reported by news agency ANI.The company revealed that it’s India’s first private sector entity to provide domestically produced sonobuoy solutions- critical devices used in underwater surveillance and submarine detection. The collaboration will combine Sparton’s proven ASW technology with Adani Defence’s capabilities in design, manufacturing, and maintenance, aiming to deliver mission-ready solutions for the Indian Navy.Sonobuoys play a vital role in enhancing Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA), offering effective detection, location, and tracking of submarines. They are essential to modern anti-submarine warfare and maritime security, particularly in safeguarding carrier strike groups and other strategic naval assets.Historically, India has relied on international markets for this vital naval capability, creating substantial dependence on foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).Aligned with ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat‘ and ‘Make in India‘ initiatives, Sparton’s existing relationship with the Indian Navy will enable Adani Defence to produce these solutions domestically.Jeet Adani, vice president of Adani Enterprises, said, “In an increasingly volatile maritime environment, strengthening India’s undersea warfare capabilities is not merely a strategic priority but an imperative for safeguarding sovereignty and national interests. The Indian Navy requires integrated, mission-ready ISR and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, including critical systems like sonobuoys, that are indigenously developed, swiftly deployable, and globally competitive.“He further added: “Through this partnership with Sparton, Adani Defence & Aerospace becomes the first private company in India to offer indigenised sonobuoy solutions, enabling access to advanced technologies while fostering a futureready, self-reliant defence ecosystem. This initiative reflects our Group’s vision of empowering India’s armed forces with world-class capabilities that are designed, developed, and delivered in India, for India and the world.“Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO, Adani Defence & Aerospace also commented saying, “For decades, India has been dependent on imports for such critical technology. This partnership to bring world-class sonobuoy technology and integrating it with India’s defence ecosystem, is a step towards building self-reliant capabilities in this critical domain.”Meanwhile, Donnelly Bohan, president and CEO, Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC, said: “Sparton has a long legacy for problem solving, advanced engineering and manufacturing of America’s best maritime defense solutions. We are proud to partner with Adani Defence & Aerospace to bring our proven anti-submarine warfare (ASW) technologies to India. This partnership will enable us to localize assemblage, create high-technology skill sets, and deliver reliable ASW solutions tailored to the India Navy’s needs.“
