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Robotics startup EyeROV secures a contract worth INR 47 crore from the Indian Navy

Robotics startup EyeROV secures a contract worth INR 47 crore from the Indian Navy

By Kajal Sharma - 30 Sep 2025 05:24 PM

The startup's UWROVs undergo testing in turbulent waters for deep-sea missions, including in the frigid depths of the Antarctic Sea. The EyeROV TROUT is a military-grade ROV rated for depths of 300 meters, designed for deep-sea missions and equipped with autonomous navigation and advanced imaging capabilities. Its clientele includes Tata, Adani, BPCL, DRDO, and the Indian Coast Guard.EyeROV, a startup specializing in underwater robotics, has landed a contract with the Indian Navy valued at INR 47 crore to provide advanced Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles. The agreement represents an important advance in bolstering the nation’s naval capabilities with homegrown technology.Kochi-based marine robotics startup EyeROV has been awarded a contract worth ₹47 crores by the Indian Navy for advanced Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (UWROVs).

The Navy's underwater surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities will be enhanced by EyeROV's locally developed underwater drones, which can operate at depths greater than 400 meters. The startup has executed more than 100 deployments worldwide and counts clients such as DRDO, the Indian Coast Guard, and CSIR. EyeROV, acknowledged as one of the leading defense-tech startups in India, has secured $1.2 million in funding and is in line with India's 'Make in India' campaign aimed at achieving defense self-sufficiency.The Indian Navy has awarded a ₹47 crore contract to EyeROV, a marine robotics startup based in Kochi, for the provision of advanced Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (UWROVs), marking a significant advancement for India's defense technology sector. The agreement represents a significant landmark in the nation’s drive for indigenous defense technology and maritime security capabilities.

 

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