- Autonomous Journey: An unmanned vessel by Sagar Defence Engineering completed a 1,500-km journey from Mumbai to Thoothukudi without any human control.
- Support: The project was supported by the Indian Navy, showcasing India’s growth in autonomous maritime technology.
- Significance: This achievement marks a major step in India’s development of unmanned systems for national security.
- Initiatives Involved: Key support came from the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO), Technology Development Acceleration Cell (TDAC), and Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX).
- Flag Off: The journey, named Sagarmala Parikrama, was virtually launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 29.
- Indian Navy’s Role: The Navy provided guidance, testing facilities, and feedback, which helped the project succeed.
- CEO’s Statement: Captain Nikunj Parashar, CEO of Sagar Defence, highlighted the importance of this success for India’s national security capabilities.
