Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Sagar Defence to Build Autonomous Maritime Shipyard in AP
Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt.
Ltd is building the world’s first autonomous maritime shipyard in Andhra Pradesh.
The company got 29.58 acres of land for this project.
The shipyard will use robots and smart technology to build and test ships.
It will help India make better ships without needing help from other countries.
The shipyard will also help with defence, shipping, and protecting the environment.
It will be a place where engineers and researchers can work together to make new things.
This project is a big step for India in making advanced technology for ships.
Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd. has been allotted 29.58 acres of land in Andhra Pradesh for the world’s first autonomous maritime shipyard.
The shipyard aims to strengthen India’s indigenous capabilities in maritime technology.
The company specializes in unmanned/autonomous systems for maritime, aerial, and land domains.
The facility will accelerate innovation and set new benchmarks in autonomous maritime technology.
The project will benefit defence, commercial shipping, environmental performance, and the growth of a future-ready maritime workforce.
- Who
- Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd
- What
- Setting up the world’s first autonomous maritime shipyard and systems centre
- When
- Decision made by Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, exact date not specified
- Where
- Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour, Bogolu Mandal, SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To strengthen indigenous capabilities for maritime platforms and enhance India’s technology ecosystem
- Company
- Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd
- Location
- Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour, Bogolu Mandal, SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
- Land Allotted
- 29.58 acres
- Founders
- Capt. Nikunj Parashar, Mridul Babbar, Lakshay Dang
- Year Founded
- 2015
- Specialization
- Unmanned/autonomous systems for maritime, aerial, and land domains
- Focus Areas
- Defence, commercial, and scientific sectors with surveillance, ISR, and logistics solutions
- Vision
- Build a 'Digital Ocean' through real-time data from autonomous platforms