Visakhapatnam: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) and Cyient DLM Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in advanced electronics and technology solutions for maritime and defence applications.
The partnership aims to strengthen indigenous manufacturing capabilities and support India’s self-reliance objectives under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Under the MoU, Hindustan Shipyard and Cyient DLM will evaluate potential cooperation across electronics, embedded systems, power electronics, testing, manufacturing and lifecycle support for maritime and defence applications.
The two companies will also explore opportunities in indigenisation, obsolescence management, test and support systems, autonomous and unmanned maritime platforms, and AI-enabled maintenance solutions.
The proposed collaboration brings together Hindustan Shipyard’s experience in shipbuilding, ship repair and platform integration with Cyient DLM’s capabilities in mission-critical electronics, embedded systems, power electronics, precision manufacturing, testing and product lifecycle support.
Hindustan Shipyard Identifies Systems for Indigenous Development
According to Hindustan Shipyard, the MoU was exchanged at the 31st CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam by Capt. Ganti Venkateswarlu, Director (Shipbuilding), HSL, and Rajendra Velagapudi, Managing Director and CEO, Cyient DLM.
The exchange took place in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT, Electronics and Communications Nara Lokesh and Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. The two-day summit was held on November 12 and 13, 2026.
Hindustan Shipyard said the systems identified for indigenous development and manufacturing include navigation and solid-state radars, Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), autopilot systems, the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Fleet Broadband, Voyage Data Recorders, weather monitoring systems and helicopter landing aids.
According to HSL, these are among the equipment categories that Indian fleets have largely depended on imports for so far.
The proposed partnership with Cyient DLM will explore the development and manufacturing of these systems within India, with a focus on strengthening domestic technology capabilities for maritime and defence platforms.
How the Hindustan Shipyard-Cyient DLM Collaboration Will Proceed
Hindustan Shipyard said the companies will initially identify priority systems and establish joint design and testing teams.
The next stages will involve completing the necessary naval and classification-related qualifications before deploying indigenously developed equipment on selected platforms.
The companies are expected to begin pilot installations with the 18 Next Generation Fast Patrol Vessels (NGFPVs).
The proposed installations will provide an initial platform for evaluating the indigenously developed equipment for maritime applications.
Rajendra Velagapudi, Managing Director and CEO of Cyient DLM, said: “India’s maritime and defence ecosystem presents a significant opportunity to build stronger indigenous technology and manufacturing capabilities.
“Our engagement with Hindustan Shipyard Limited brings together complementary strengths in shipbuilding and platform integration with Cyient DLM’s expertise in mission-critical electronics and manufacturing.
We look forward to exploring opportunities where our combined capabilities can support indigenization, technology development and long-term lifecycle requirements for maritime and defence platforms.”
Rear Admiral C Raghuram, VSM (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Limited, said the MoU establishes a framework for the two organisations to explore areas of mutual cooperation.
“This MoU provides a framework for Hindustan Shipyard Limited and Cyient DLM to explore areas where our respective capabilities can complement each other,” said Raghuram.
“As India strengthens its indigenous maritime and defence ecosystem, collaboration across shipbuilding, electronics, technology and lifecycle support can play an important role. We look forward to evaluating opportunities that can contribute to greater self-reliance and technology development.”
In HSL’s separate statement, Raghuram highlighted the significance of developing indigenous electronics and navigation systems for Indian vessels.
“Every ship that leaves our yard carries the pride of a nation. With this MoU, she will also carry Indian intelligence in her radars, Indian precision in her navigational aids and an Indian voice in her radios. This is Aatmanirbhar Bharat, sailing at full steam.”
Velagapudi also emphasised the opportunity to strengthen India’s domestic maritime and defence technology ecosystem.
“India’s maritime and defence ecosystem is a massive opportunity, and Cyient DLM is ready to build the indigenous technology and manufacturing muscle it demands.”
