Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

EyeROV, a marine robotics and artificial intelligence deep-tech startup headquartered in Kochi, Kerala, delivered the first two units of the EyeROV TROUT to the Indian Navy on October 7, 2026. The EyeROV TROUT is India’s first military-grade underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), developed under the iDEX DISC 7 SPRINT Challenge to promote indigenous defence technology. The vehicle is designed for underwater inspection, surveillance, reconnaissance, maritime security, search and recovery, and detection in challenging underwater conditions. It qualified through the Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) and underwent rigorous testing. The delivery supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, strengthening India’s capabilities in advanced marine robotics.