Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy to drive research, innovation, and technological development in the defence sector. The agreement was formalized on 07 March 2025 at the Headquarters Southern Naval Command, Naval Base, Kochi, with Rear Admiral Upal Kundu, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command, and Shri Chulliyil Parameswaran, Principal Director of Corporate & Industry Relations, Amrita University, signing the MoU.
The partnership spans across all nine campuses of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, covering areas of Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science, Bioscience and Bioengineering, and strategic defence fields like Anti-Submarine Warfare, Cyber Security, Electronic Warfare, and Training Technology. This collaboration aims to strengthen India’s self-reliance in defence technology and reduce dependency on foreign suppliers.
The MoU will also facilitate specialized MTech and PhD programs for naval personnel, fostering advanced research and skill development. Additionally, Amrita will work towards establishing technology incubation centres and innovation hubs to develop cutting-edge defence technologies.
“We are proud to partner with the Indian Navy to contribute to the development of indigenous defence technologies. This collaboration will drive impactful research and innovation, helping to strengthen India’s defence capabilities,” said Shri Chulliyil Parameswaran, Principal Director of Corporate & Industry Relations, Amrita University.
The partnership also builds on Amrita’s previous engagements with the Navy through the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) program, further paving the way for innovation-led solutions that can transform India’s defence landscape.
