Mahindra and Anduril to develop autonomous maritime systems and AI counter-UAS tech

Indian Mahindra Group and American tech Anduril Industries have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at co-developing and co-producing autonomous maritime systems, advanced AI-enabled counter-unmanned aerial system (CUAS) technologies, and innovative command and control (C2) software. 

As disclosed, the partnership will focus on developing modular autonomous underwater vehicles that can be rapidly deployed for security, surveillance, survey, and reconnaissance missions.

Furthermore, it aims to develop advanced CUAS technologies capable of detecting and neutralizing drone threats, providing enhanced protection against unmanned aerial systems.

In parallel, the collaboration will focus on developing a sensor fusion platform to integrate multiple sensor technologies into a flexible, open API architecture, streamlining integration processes and accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies across complex security programs.

Speaking on the partnership, Vinod Sahay, Group Executive Board Member, Mahindra Group said: “Partnering with Anduril Industries marks a significant milestone in Mahindra Group’s commitment to developing advanced security and autonomous technologies. This collaboration combines our deep engineering expertise with Anduril’s innovative solutions to deliver cutting-edge capabilities that enhance security and address emerging threats.”

“Global security forces face a rapidly evolving set of threats from both emerging unmanned systems and legacy manned platforms, and Autonomy is key to maintaining a credible protection. Anduril is thrilled to announce our partnership with Mahindra — we believe that our two companies together are well poised to bring cutting edge autonomy-enabled capabilities to the Indian market,” Greg Kausner, SVP- Global Defence, Anduril Industries, stated.

To remind, last year, Anduril was selected by the US Navy to prototype and develop unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) platforms, together with Oceaneering International and Kongsberg Discovery.

The project will drive advancements in underwater engineering, autonomous systems, and communications, and shape the employment of LDUUV for future Naval operations.