🇮🇳 EyeROV Secures ₹47 Cr Defence Deal with Indian Navy for Cutting-Edge Underwater Drones 🌊🚀
Marine robotics startup EyeROV, a pioneer in India’s blue tech innovation space, has achieved a major milestone by securing a ₹47 crore ($5.3 million) contract from the Indian Navy to deliver its advanced underwater remotely operated vehicles (UWROVs). This landmark deal marks a significant step forward in strengthening India’s indigenous defence and marine capabilities.
Under the contract, EyeROV will supply its state-of-the-art ROV named TROUT, an AI-powered underwater vehicle designed for deep-sea missions and high-endurance operations. Built for a wide range of underwater tasks, TROUT is engineered to handle extreme marine conditions and comes equipped with autonomous navigation, advanced imaging systems, and a rugged construction suitable for defence and industrial use.
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What Makes EyeROV TROUT Unique?
TROUT is more than just an ROV — it’s a versatile and intelligent underwater robot capable of performing critical operations such as:
- Underwater surveillance and reconnaissance
- Monitoring naval environments
- Structural inspections of marine infrastructure
- Search and rescue operations
- Scientific research in extreme underwater conditions
Tested in diverse and challenging environments — from turbulent seas to the icy depths of the Antarctic Ocean — the TROUT ROV has proven its robustness and adaptability in real-world scenarios. Its ability to operate in deep waters with advanced payloads ensures that it can take on complex missions without compromising on performance or reliability.
A Proud Make-in-India Defence Innovation
Founded in 2017 by Johns T Mathai, an alumnus of IIT Delhi, and Kannappa Palaniappan, a former project scientist at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), EyeROV is headquartered in Kochi and has quickly emerged as a leading name in India’s marine robotics space.
With a strong focus on AI-powered autonomous systems, EyeROV designs high-performance ROVs that solve real-world underwater challenges across multiple industries — including defence, oil & gas, maritime infrastructure, and oceanographic research.
Boosting India’s Blue Economy and Naval Strength
This deal not only highlights EyeROV’s engineering excellence but also underscores the Indian Navy’s commitment to embracing indigenous technology as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) mission. By investing in homegrown innovations like TROUT, India is strengthening its maritime defence, boosting its blue economy, and encouraging the growth of deep-tech startups in the defence sector.
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