Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) formally handed over the “Jaldoot” Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) to Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam, marking an important milestone for indigenous autonomous vessel technology.
“Jaldoot,” delivered on 28 October 2024, successfully completed acceptance trials from 17 to 21 October. The Unmanned Surface Vessel, designed and developed jointly by GRSE and NSTL, DRDO for survey and communication missions, features compact dimensions and weight. Powered by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, the vessel supports waypoint navigation, station-keeping, and failsafe behaviours. It can integrate various sensors, including an acoustic positioning system for tracking of UUVs, Side Scan Sonar for SAR mission and 1080p HD camera with night vision capability.
This achievement is testament to the joint R&D efforts of GRSE and NSTL/DRDO in developing in-house expertise as well as leveraging the strengths of indigenous start-ups. An Indian technology start-up partner M/s Rekise Marine has been nurtured in the design and development of “Jaldoot”.
