‘Maatangi’ Becomes the Indian Navy’s New Weapon, Completes 600 km Journey Without a Crew
‘Maatangi’ Becomes the Indian Navy’s New Weapon, Completes 600 km Journey Without a Crew
India’s first autonomous surface vessel, Maatangi, has successfully completed a journey of 600 kilometers without any crew. This vessel has been developed for the Indian Navy and will be used for surveillance and security missions.
On Friday, Maatangi set a new record by covering a distance of 600 kilometers without any operators on board. Built by the Sagar Defence company, the vessel is expected to travel from Mumbai to Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu. In this initial leg of its journey, the boat completed the distance autonomously.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the Navy’s Sagar Mala Parikrama during the Swavalamban 2024 program in Delhi, where this crewless boat was also included. Its induction into the Navy is expected to enhance its capabilities and represents a significant achievement in the Indian government’s efforts toward self-reliance in the defense sector.
Key Features
Maatangi is notable for being the first autonomous surface boat in India that can operate without any crew while fulfilling its mission. It will be employed for surveillance and security purposes and is equipped with various high-tech sensors, weapons, and drones that set it apart.
The vessel is fitted with several weapons that make it suitable for offensive operations. When necessary, Maatangi can also engage enemy targets. It includes both air drones and seven underwater drones, which enhance its surveillance capabilities.
Journey from Mumbai to Tuticorin
Developed by Sagar Defence, Maatangi will complete a 1500-kilometer journey from Mumbai to Tuticorin without any crew under the Sagar Mala Parikrama initiative. It is equipped with indigenous navigation and collision avoidance software. In the first leg, Maatangi successfully covered the distance of 600 kilometers from Mumbai to Karwar in autonomous mode and still has 1000 kilometers left to reach Tuticorin.
