- JFD Global and Larsen & Toubro sign Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in critical underwater systems and technologies
- Combining expertise with Larsen & Toubro to jointly pursue opportunities in areas critical to next-generation maritime operations
- Supporting growth in India, serving the commercial and defence market with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue solutions and services
JFD Global has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore future collaboration across a wide spectrum of advanced naval and underwater technologies. The MoU with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a leading Indian multinational engaged in technology, engineering, and manufacturing, outlines a shared intent to jointly pursue opportunities in areas critical to next-generation maritime operations.
A mutual interest in participating in naval programmes in India and international markets will be covered under the MoU, leveraging the combined expertise and global reach of both JFD Global and L&T.
The collaboration will focus on the entire range of underwater technologies, including co-development of naval autonomous systems, diving systems and uncrewed underwater vehicles. The MoU will also encourage collaboration between both parties on subsystems for divers and submarines - such as gas monitoring systems and other underwater technologies.
An ambition to explore joint efforts in the education and training of divers, particularly in lock-in/lock-out operations forms part of the MoU. In addition to knowledge-sharing and technical solutions to improve and support the safety and effectiveness of diving operations.
JFD has been present in India since 2016 having signed a contract to supply two non-tethered submarine rescue systems along with a 25-years, All Inclusive Annual Maintenance Contract (AIAMC) until 2047.
In late 2024, a contract was also signed with the Indian Navy for the supply of specialist underwater vehicles along with support combat diving equipment, further leveraging JFD's position in India.
Richard Devlin, Defence Director at JFD said:
This Strategic Cooperation Agreement marks a pivotal step in strengthening our ties with L&T and expanding our footprint in India, and the wider Indo-Pacific region. By combining our expertise in subsea operations with L&T's engineering excellence, we are laying the groundwork for transformative naval capabilities.
We are fully committed to the Make-in-India initiative with a vision to becoming India's most reliable partner for niche defence and security technology and solutions.