SDHI will exclusively produce Varex’s high-energy imaging systems at its Pipavav facility in Gujarat, supporting cargo inspections across India’s land and maritime gateways.
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI), a leading shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company, has signed an agreement with US-based Varex Imaging Corp. to manufacture advanced cargo and vehicle inspection systems in India. Varex is a global leader in linear accelerators and imaging technologies.
As part of this strategic partnership, SDHI will exclusively produce Varex’s high-energy imaging systems at its Pipavav facility in Gujarat. These systems are intended to support cargo inspections across India’s land and maritime gateways.
The collaboration supports national security priorities and promotes indigenous manufacturing under the Make in India initiative. It enables Indian security agencies to access cutting-edge inspection solutions locally, aligning with efforts to strengthen infrastructure at critical entry points.
Spanning 662 x 65 metres—approximately 10.63 acres—the SDHI shipyard houses the country’s largest dry dock, with a fabrication capacity of 144,000 tonnes per annum.