HSL inks MoU with PRS India Ltd for future warfare readiness

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a Visakhapatnam-based defence PSU on Sunday announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Pentagon Rugged Systems India Limited as part of a decisive step towards readiness for future warfare.

The agreement inked on Saturday will jointly integrate cutting-edge anti-drone systems on naval ships with cutting-edge solutions in maritime security and communication. The MoU was signed with a focus on two key areas: The integration of advanced anti-drone systems on Indian Naval Ships and the development and deployment of Long-Range Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) Communication Systems to enhance naval operational capabilities.

The partnership aims to indigenously develop and deploy robust anti-drone systems to counter the growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles in maritime environments.

These systems will offer real-time detection, tracking, and neutralization of hostile drones, significantly enhancing the defensive capabilities of naval vessels up to 30 km. The indigenous system offers comprehensive protection to onboard assets and surrounding naval infrastructure jamming across the 400 MHz to 6 GHz spectrum, enabling the neutralization of hostile drones without causing collateral damage. This alliance supports India’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, strengthening self-reliant defence manufacturing.

Additionally, the collaboration will advance secure and resilient long-range communication capabilities that are not dependent on direct line of sight, which is critical for operations in complex maritime and littoral environments. Cmde Hemant Khatri, Chairman & MD of HSL, speaking on the occasion highlighted the urgency of countering asymmetric drone threats and affirmed the Navy’s need for robust counter-drone technologies.

He stated that “This MoU is a significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence technology. Our partnership with Pentagon Rugged Systems will not only enhance the combat readiness of our naval platforms but also foster indigenous innovation in maritime security.”

Dr. Swaminathan Manikandan, MD (PRS India Ltd), added, “we are proud to collaborate with HSL to deliver indigenous, mission-critical, rugged, real-time, and scalable anti-drone technology tailored to address high-risk maritime threats.” Integration trials begin next quarter, with deployment on frontline naval vessels soon.