Kolkata: In a significant boost to India’s defence and maritime technology sector, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a leading Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL). The collaboration aims to jointly develop and promote indigenous solutions for advanced naval systems, unmanned platforms, and other strategic maritime capabilities.
Strengthening India’s Maritime Self-Reliance
The partnership between GRSE and KSSL reflects India’s continued drive toward Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence technology. By combining GRSE’s vast expertise in shipbuilding and maritime engineering with KSSL’s proven capabilities as a defence original equipment manufacturer (OEM), the collaboration is expected to enhance technological indigenisation and strategic capability in the country.
This initiative is poised to cater to both domestic and international markets, supporting the development of state-of-the-art naval and commercial vessels and promoting India as a hub for advanced maritime solutions.
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Key Areas of Collaboration
Under the MoU, the two organisations will focus on a range of critical maritime technologies and platforms, including:
- Advanced Naval Systems – Strengthening India’s naval defence capabilities with homegrown solutions.
- Unmanned Platforms – Development of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).
- Integrated Maritime Systems – Ship propulsion, mechanical systems, integrated platform management systems, steering and stabilizer assemblies, and deck equipment.
- Strategic Maritime Solutions – Technologies aimed at both domestic and international applications.
This comprehensive collaboration aims to integrate cutting-edge engineering and design expertise, ensuring modernisation and innovation in India’s maritime sector.
Leadership and MoU Signing Ceremony
The MoU was formally signed on 5 March 2026 by Cdr Shantanu Bose, Director (Shipbuilding) at GRSE, and Cmde Ajay Sharma, Vice President of Marine Systems at Bharat Forge Ltd, in the presence of Cmde PR Hari (Retd.), CMD of GRSE, and Mr. Baba Kalyani, CMD of Bharat Forge Ltd. The high-level presence underlines the strategic importance of this partnership.
Promoting Indigenous Defence Solutions
The GRSE-KSSL partnership is a strategic move to foster indigenous defence manufacturing, strengthen India’s naval capabilities, and promote advanced maritime technologies globally. By pooling resources, expertise, and innovation, the two organisations aim to set new benchmarks in the design and production of naval systems and unmanned platforms.
About GRSE
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) is a premier defence shipbuilding company in India, known for designing and constructing a wide range of naval and commercial vessels. Operating under the Ministry of Defence, GRSE is recognized for its technological expertise, commitment to quality, and contribution to India’s strategic maritime capabilities.
