Mahindra and Ultra Electronics, UK Partner for defence products

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By IDR News Network Published on July 7, 2015 11:33 am
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Mr. SP Shukla, Group President - Aerospace & Defence Sector, Mahindra Group and Chairman Mahindra Defence Naval Systems with Mr. Rakesh Sharma, CEO, Ultra Electronics

Mahindra Group through its company Mahindra Defence Naval Systems has joined hands with Ultra Electronics UK for addressing the highly specialized segment of Underwater Warfare equipment for the Indian Navy and radio’s for the Indian Army.

With the renewed thrust from the government in clearing various naval programs and the emphasis on ‘Make In India’, the two companies have come together to build and supply new generation advanced systems like the New Torpedo Defence System (NTDS), Integrated Anti Submarine Warfare Defence Suite (IADS) and Mine Counter Measure (MCM) Equipment, in addition to other programsinvolving systems for Anti Submarine Warfare(ASW) vessels, submarine safety equipment, sonobuoys, underwater ranges etc. The partnership is also addressing the requirement of specialized radios for the Indian Army’s Tactical Communication Systems.

Mr. SP Shukla, Group President - Aerospace & Defence Sector, Mahindra Group and Chairman Mahindra Defence Naval Systems said – The Indian Navy has been importing a major part of underwater war fighting equipment from abroad to service its needs. We expect to provide cutting edge technology to the Indian Navy in this field in partnership with Ultra Electronics. We also expect to address the requirement of specialized radio’s and other defence electronics for all the three wings of the Armed Forces.

Mr. Rakesh Sharma, CEO Ultra Electronics said – This highly significant new partnership with Mahindra Defence Naval Systems, to deliver a range of advanced anti submarine warfare capabilities to the Indian Navy, builds upon our existing collaboration in providing modern, software defined tactical radios to the Indian Army. Together, these activities make the foundation of a strong and lasting relationship with the Mahindra Group.

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