ASW Drones

In March 2025, Indian firm Sagar Defence Engineering and Liquid Robotics, a Boeing subsidiary, signed an MoU to co-develop autonomous surface vessels for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).

The initiative aims to strengthen maritime security and improve Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA) across the Indo-Pacific region.

Key Features of the Partnership

Aspect	Details
Main Objective	Co-development of autonomous surface vessels for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).
Maritime Role	Intended to strengthen maritime security and improve undersea surveillance capability.
Focus Areas	Covers manufacturing, system integration, testing, and development of MRO capabilities.
Regional Significance	Supports the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) initiative in the Indo-Pacific region.
Strategic Value	Enhances India’s defence production and autonomous maritime warfare capability.

Wave Glider Autonomous Surface Vessel

Feature	Description
Platform Type	An autonomous, uncrewed surface vehicle designed for maritime surveillance and data collection.
Energy Source	Powered by wave energy and solar energy.
Endurance	Capable of real-time data collection for up to one year.
Structural Design	Consists of a floating surfboard-like structure linked to a submerged glider.
Propulsion Mechanism	Moves forward using energy generated from ocean wave motion.

PT Facts

ASW: Stands for Anti-Submarine Warfare.
ASV: Means Autonomous Surface Vessel.
UDA: Refers to Undersea Domain Awareness.
Wave-Powered Systems: Support long-duration maritime surveillance and autonomous operations.

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