India and the US to Co-Produce Sonobuoys
On 6th January 2025, India and the US announced their first-ever co-production partnership for US sonobuoys, which will enhance undersea domain awareness for the Indian Navy.
- Sonobuoys are acoustic sensors that detect underwater sounds and objects, and transmit that information to a ship or aircraft.
Key Points
- Production Details: The sonobuoys, matching US specifications, will be co-produced with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Visakhapatnam. The final assembly will take place in India, with an operational production line expected by 2027.
- Strategic Context: These sonobuoys are interoperable with US Navy and allied aircraft, including P-8, MH-60R, and MQ-9B platforms, reinforcing Quad collaboration amid ....
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