The Indian Navy has entered into a contract worth INR 660 million with Odisha-based Coratia Technologies for the supply and development of Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (UWROVs). The systems will be deployed for tasks including hull cleaning, minor salvage operations, and surveys and inspections of submerged infrastructure.
Coratia’s UWROV ‘Jalasimha’ has received Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL 9) certification, confirming its operational maturity for military use following testing. The contract also includes the supply of additional platforms such as Jaladuta and an Autonomous Surface Vehicle named Navya, which are intended for both defence and civilian applications.
The startup, incubated at NIT Rourkela, was a winner of the Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX) challenge in 2023. Its UWROVs will integrate features such as sonar-based seabed mapping and artificial intelligence and machine learning-based real-time analytics.
Coratia Technologies is a deep-tech startup based in Odisha focusing on underwater robotics. The company develops remotely operated and autonomous platforms with applications across defence and industrial sectors.
