Hyderabad: Avantel Limited has received an order from Goa Shipyards Limited (GSL) worth Rs. 113.7 million, strengthening its commitment to India’s self-reliance in the defense sector. The contract requires the supply, installation and commissioning of SATCOM equipment supplied to the Indian Navy on a new GSL ship, which will enhance the communication infrastructure of India’s maritime defense ecosystem.
Through efforts, Avantel remains committed to India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, thereby supporting national security requirements while driving growth in the domestic defense industry. In addition, under the administrative control of the Indian government of the Ministry of Defense, the Goa Shipyard is a shipyard on the west coast of India, operating under the Ministry of Defense and is known for designing and building ships for the Indian Navy, Coast Guard and other clients. Shipyards aim to leverage satellite communication technology to improve data exchange, operational commands and surveillance at sea.
Siddhartha Abburi, Director of Avantel Limited, said: “We are honored to work with Goa Shipyards Ltd to this order. This underscores our efforts to develop satellite communication solutions tailored to India’s maritime needs. AvantelDistal DeSTIC has dedicated leveraging technology to consolidate the maritime safety and operational efficiency of the technology.”
The project is planned to be implemented between February 2026 and March 2027. Avantel remains focused on the mission of providing technical solutions, which contributes to the country’s self-reliance in communications infrastructure.
Avantel Limited specializes in designing, developing and maintaining communications products, radar systems and network management software applications, catering primarily to the aerospace and defense sectors. The company’s expertise covers a wide range of technical fields, including satellite communications (SATCOM), radar subsystems, software-defined radios (SDRs) and defense electronics.
