Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) recently formalized a strategic collaboration with Germany’s Reintjes GmbH through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to supply advanced propulsion gear trains for Indian Navy vessels. Signed in early August 2025, this partnership aims to incorporate Reintjes’ state-of-the-art marine gear technology into GRSE’s shipbuilding projects, notably enhancing the performance and reliability of naval platforms such as frigates and offshore patrol vessels. The integration of these precision-engineered propulsion systems is expected to significantly boost operational efficiency, maneuverability, and endurance of Indian naval ships. This development aligns with India’s broader focus on modernizing its maritime defense capabilities through indigenous manufacturing and international cooperation. Analysts view this collaboration as a key move in reinforcing GRSE’s position as a leading defense shipbuilder in South Asia, while simultaneously ensuring the Indian Navy benefits from cutting-edge German engineering. The partnership reflects ongoing efforts to deepen defense ties with European firms and advance naval modernization amid evolving regional maritime security challenges.