Partnership to Focus on Indigenous Electronics, Advanced Manufacturing and Lifecycle Support for Maritime and Defence Applications
Cyient DLM and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in advanced electronics manufacturing and technology solutions for the maritime and defence sectors. The partnership aims to identify opportunities to develop indigenous electronics, strengthen manufacturing capabilities and provide technology support for maritime and defence applications.
The partnership combines HSL’s expertise in shipbuilding, ship repair and system integration with Cyient DLM’s capabilities in mission-critical electronics, embedded systems, power electronics, precision manufacturing, testing and product lifecycle support. Through this collaboration, both companies will explore opportunities to develop more indigenous technologies and strengthen India’s domestic manufacturing capabilities, supporting the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Under the framework, the two organizations will evaluate potential areas of cooperation across electronics, embedded systems, power electronics, testing, manufacturing and lifecycle support for maritime and defence applications. The companies will also explore opportunities in areas such as indigenization, obsolescence management, test and support systems, autonomous and unmanned maritime platforms, power electronics and AI-enabled maintenance solutions.
Speaking about the partnership, Rajendra Velagapudi, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Cyient DLM, said, “India’s maritime and defence ecosystem presents a significant opportunity to build stronger indigenous technology and manufacturing capabilities. Our engagement with Hindustan Shipyard Limited brings together complementary strengths in shipbuilding and platform integration with Cyient DLM’s expertise in mission-critical electronics and manufacturing. We look forward to exploring opportunities where our combined capabilities can support indigenization, technology development and long-term lifecycle requirements for maritime and defence platforms.”
“This MoU provides a framework for Hindustan Shipyard Limited and Cyient DLM to explore areas where our respective capabilities can complement each other. As India strengthens its indigenous maritime and defence ecosystem, collaboration across shipbuilding, electronics, technology and lifecycle support can play an important role. We look forward to evaluating opportunities that can contribute to greater self-reliance and technology development,” said, R Adm C Raghuram, VSM (Retd,), Chairman and Managing Director, Hindustan Shipyard Limited.
