Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

Mahindra Group has tied up with US defence technology firm Anduril Industries to co-develop and produce autonomous maritime systems to counter drone threats, providing enhanced protection against unmanned aerial systems. The partners also plan to jointly come up with advanced AI-enabled Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) technologies and innovative Command and Control (C2) software. 

The collaboration seeks to strengthen regional security by deploying next-generation autonomous solutions and enhancing capabilities for maritime operations. The partnership focuses on developing modular autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) which can be rapidly deployed for security, surveillance, survey, and reconnaissance missions, significantly enhancing underwater operational capabilities. 

It also aims to develop advanced CUAS technologies capable of detecting and neutralising drone threats, providing enhanced protection against unmanned aerial systems. The entities will also 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.

Mahindra & Mahindra is the flagship company of the Mahindra Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai, India. Amongst the various business interests of its parent group, the company is mainly involved in the automobile manufacturing. It is one of the leading auto companies of India.