Odisha’s Coratia Technologies Secures Rs 66 Crore Contract with Indian Navy for Indigenous UWROVs.

In September 2025, Odisha-based deep-tech startup Coratia Technologies signed a contract worth Rs 66 crore (approx. USD 7.5 million) with the Indian Navy (IN) for supplying indigenously-built Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (UWROVs). This deal marks the first large-scale deployment of India-made UWROVs in the Navy, supporting the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

      - Under this agreement, Coratia Technologies will supply and maintain Jalasimha, Jaladuta, and Navya, AI-enabled underwater and surface vehicles designed for diverse naval operations, inspections, and monitoring tasks.

      - The cost-efficient and frugal design of these UWROVs reduces reliance on foreign suppliers, helping India circumvent trade restrictions and tariff uncertainties while promoting domestic defense manufacturing.

Main Point :-   (i) The UWROVs will be deployed for dam and bridge inspections, ocean floor mapping, monitoring marine ecosystems, and inspecting offshore energy assets, among other strategic and industrial tasks.

      (ii) This contract aligns with India’s broader goals of self-reliance in defense technology under Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, enhancing domestic capabilities in underwater robotics and AI-enabled naval technology.

(iii) Equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, these UWROVs can operate efficiently in challenging underwater environments, providing real-time data collection, advanced navigation, and improved operational safety for naval and industrial applications.
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