Adani Defence & Aerospace has entered into a partnership with Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC), a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, to assemble Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) solutions, including sonobuoys, in India. The collaboration aims to localise production for the Indian Navy and reduce reliance on imported equipment.
According to the agreement, Adani Defence will integrate Sparton’s ASW technologies with its own manufacturing capabilities to develop sonobuoy systems in India. These devices are used in naval operations to detect and track submarines and underwater threats. The company stated that it will be the first private sector entity in India to offer domestically assembled sonobuoys.
Sonobuoys are considered a critical element of Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA), supporting naval carrier strike groups and enhancing maritime security. India has traditionally imported such systems from foreign suppliers.
“In an increasingly volatile maritime environment, strengthening India’s undersea warfare capabilities is not merely a strategic priority but an imperative for safeguarding sovereignty and national interests. The Indian Navy requires integrated, mission-ready ISR and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, including critical systems like sonobuoys, that are indigenously developed, swiftly deployable, and globally competitive. Through this partnership with Sparton, Adani Defence & Aerospace becomes the first private company in India to offer indigenised sonobuoy solutions, enabling access to advanced technologies while fostering a future-ready, self-reliant defence ecosystem. This initiative reflects our Group’s vision of empowering India’s armed forces with world-class capabilities that are designed, developed, and delivered in India, for India and the world.” said Jeet Adani, Vice President of Adani Enterprises.
“For decades, India has been dependent on imports for such critical technology. This partnership to bring world-class sonobuoy technology and integrating it with India’s defence ecosystem, is a step towards building self-reliant capabilities in this critical domain.” added Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO of Adani Defence & Aerospace.
“Sparton has a long legacy for problem solving, advanced engineering and manufacturing of America’s best maritime defense solutions. We are proud to partner with Adani Defence & Aerospace to bring our proven anti-submarine warfare (ASW) technologies to India. This partnership will enable us to localize assemblage, create high-technology skill sets, and deliver reliable ASW solutions tailored to the India Navy’s needs.” stated Donnelly Bohan, President and CEO of Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC.
Adani Defence & Aerospace is part of the Adani Group and is involved in the design, development, and manufacturing of systems and platforms across aerospace, land, and naval domains. The company has previously announced initiatives in missile systems, unmanned platforms, radars, and electronic warfare technologies.