Vijayawada, Dec. 14 -- In a major milestone for India's maritime and defence manufacturing ecosystem, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has approved a proposal by Sagar Defence Engineering Private Limited to establish India's first dedicated Autonomous Maritime Shipyard and Systems Development Centre at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Bogole Mandal of SPSR Nellore district.
The proposed facility will be developed by Sagar Defence as a specialised shipyard focused exclusively on autonomous and unmanned maritime platforms. It is expected to generate employment for around 750 persons, including 300 direct and 450 indirect jobs, while strengthening the industrial and skills ecosystem in the coastal region of the state.
An autonomous maritime s...