Ultra and Mahindra win $80 million contract for Indian Navy.

According to a press release published by Ultra on January 12, 2021, the company is pleased to announce, in partnership with Mahindra Defence Systems Limited, the award of the Integrated Anti-Submarine Warfare Defence Suite (IADS) programme for selected frontline warships of the Indian Navy.
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Signature of a contract between the Indian MoD and Mahindra Defence Systems Limited (Picture source: Indian government)

The contract is worth approximately £60 million to Ultra. Deliveries are due to commence in 2024 and are to be completed by 2030.

IADS is high-end underwater equipment that uses the latest technology. It is designed to detect and protect warships from underwater threats. It is a versatile system capable of operations from all sizes of warships - small, medium and large.

The complex array of sensors in water undertakes surveillance and provides inputs for signal processing and analysis. The warship then employs methods to neutralise the underwater threats.

Mahindra Defence Systems is a leading provider of innovative, armoured solutions for the military and paramilitary forces.