Building indigenous underwater technology for mission-critical applications
Underwater operations demand specialised equipment designed to perform in an environment where pressure, temperature, visibility, communications, mobility and human endurance can directly influence mission effectiveness.
INDIC is developing a portfolio of specialised underwater technologies with a focus on military diving, professional diving and other demanding maritime applications.
Our capabilities span propulsion, diving systems and underwater electronics, with future development focused on expanding India’s indigenous underwater technology ecosystem.
From individual equipment to integrated capability
Modern underwater operations increasingly depend on the interaction between multiple systems rather than on individual pieces of equipment.
A diver may require propulsion to extend range, a reliable diving system to support safe operation, communication equipment to maintain contact with other personnel, and supporting systems to manage power, equipment and mission requirements.
INDIC’s capability development therefore follows a systems-oriented approach.
We focus on understanding the operational requirement, developing the appropriate technology, engineering the system, testing its performance and progressively refining it based on user requirements.
Our Core Capabilities
Marine Propulsion Systems
Underwater propulsion extends a diver’s mobility beyond what can be achieved through physical swimming alone. INDIC develops propulsion systems focused on speed, endurance, manoeuvrability and controlled underwater movement for specialised applications.
Underwater Electronics
Communication and electronic systems can significantly extend the capability of divers operating underwater. INDIC is developing underwater electronic systems focused on communication, connectivity and supporting information exchange between divers and surface personnel.
Diving Systems
Diving equipment forms the foundation of underwater operations. INDIC’s diving-system capability encompasses specialised equipment designed around the needs of professional and mission-focused divers, with emphasis on functionality, reliability and operational usability.
Future Systems
The underwater environment presents continuing opportunities for technological development. INDIC is exploring additional systems and technologies that can contribute to mobility, communication, situational awareness and other specialised underwater requirements.
Marine propulsion, diving systems and underwater electronics represent interconnected elements of a much larger underwater technology landscape. The next generation of underwater capability will increasingly bring together propulsion, power management, communications, navigation, electronics, materials and human-machine interfaces.
INDIC’s long-term objective is to participate in that evolution by developing indigenous, mission-focused underwater technologies engineered and manufactured in India.