India & US Unite To Build Sonobuoys To Track Chinese Submarines

India and the U.S. are teaming up to produce sonobuoys, a critical technology for detecting submarines, boosting both nations’ defense capabilities. India and the U.S. are teaming up to produce sonobuoys, a critical technology for detecting submarines, boosting both nations’ defense capabilities.

The partnership involves U.S. company Ultra Marine and India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited, marking a first in India-U.S. defense collaboration.

These sonobuoys will strengthen India’s anti-submarine warfare by integrating with MH-60 helicopters, P-8I aircraft, and MQ-9B drones.

China’s massive fleet of 65 submarines and its growing influence in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar underscores the urgent need for this collaboration.

Sonobuoys use hydrophones and transmitters to detect submarine activity and can be deployed from aircraft, ships, or drones, making them a vital asset in naval defense.

This collaboration is part of a broader effort, including the joint production of advanced fighter jet engines by GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

The India-U.S. partnership reflects a strategic shift in regional defense, reinforcing India’s position in countering threats in the Indo-Pacific.