On Navy Day 2025, December 4, the Indian Navy signed a key procurement contract with Crimson Energy Experts Pvt Ltd, winner of the iDEX challenge, to develop Deepdarshak, an indigenous AI/ML-powered maritime analytics system. This partnership strengthens India’s defense innovation ecosystem under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, enhancing real-time situational awareness, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making for naval operations in critical maritime domains. Crimson Energy, a trusted collaborator with entities like the Indian Navy, BARC, and DRDO, specializes in AI-driven surveillance solutions, marking a proud milestone in empowering homegrown startups for advanced underwater and maritime capabilities.