On the heels of tying up with Airbus Helicopters, Mahindra Defence Naval Systems on Monday said it has joined hands with Britain's Ultra Electronics to manufacture and supply underwater warfare equipment for the Indian Navy and radios for the Army. "The two companies have come together to build and supply new generation advanced systems like the torpedo defence system, integrated anti-submarine warfare defence suite and mine <g data-gr-id="16">counter measure</g> equipment. "Their offerings will also include anti-submarine warfare vessels, submarine safety equipment and <g data-gr-id="17">sono-buoys</g>, among others," Mahindra Defence said in a statement here.
The Mahindra Group firm did not disclose financial details of the agreement. The company also did not say whether <g data-gr-id="19">these equipment</g> will be manufactured in India. The statement said the companies will address the requirement of specialised radios for the Army's tactical communication systems. Mahindra Defence Chairman S P Shukla said, "...We expect to provide cutting edge technology to the Navy in this field in partnership with Ultra Electronics.”