Cargo & Vehicle Inspection and Security
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Setting Global Standards in Scanning Technology
Committed to building engineering-first solutions that meet global benchmarks while powering the country’s self-reliance goals, we manufacture state-of-the-art security systems that facilitate domestic and global trade.
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), in partnership with Varex Imaging Corporation (USA), is advancing India’s port security by building and integrating next-generation High-Energy X-Ray Cargo Scanning Systems. The synergy infuses the experience and technical expertise of Varex, a global leader supplying over 80% of the world’s X-ray Linear Accelerators, with SDHI’s heavy engineering capabilities and infrastructure to make port-based trade more secure and efficient.
Together, the partnership enables India to deploy high-performance, indigenized scanning systems across major sea and land ports and high-security installations that handle cargo truck and container movement. With fully localized engineering and fabrication infrastructure, seamless system integration, and direct lifecycle support, SDHI delivers a competitive, technically superior solution tailored to meet domestic and global requirements.
Facility Advantages & Applications
Access market leading global scanning systems, to facilitate domestic and global trade.
Fully localized engineering and fabrication infrastructure, seamless system integration, and direct lifecycle support
Manufacturing facility located in Pipavav, Gujarat, offers multi-modal connectivity through sea, air, road, and rail.
Deliver indigenously built systems that are powered by Varex’s world-leading Linear Accelerators and imaging solutions.
Provide the ability to scan with 400+ mm steel penetration, AI-driven material discrimination, and multi-modal integration for customized, advanced security ecosystems.
End-to-end support with installation, commissioning, and long-term AMC to ensure uninterrupted security operations.
Recent Wins
Training Vessel Order from the Sultanate of Oman
SDHI has secured a contract from the Ministry of Defence of the Sultanate of Oman for the construction and delivery of a training vessel along with associated logistics support. The project marks a significant milestone in SDHI’s expanding defence shipbuilding capabilities and reinforces its growing presence in the international defence and naval export market.
The vessel is being constructed at SDHI’s integrated shipyard at Pipavav, leveraging the company’s large-scale infrastructure, modular construction capabilities, and seamless execution ecosystem. The order further strengthens SDHI’s position as an emerging partner for complex naval and maritime platforms in the region.
SDHI Secures India’s First Ammonia Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier Order
SDHI has secured its first newbuild contract for six 18,000 DWT IMO Type II chemical tankers, valued at USD 227 million, marking one of India’s largest commercial shipbuilding deals and the country’s first chemical tanker order placed with an Indian shipyard.
The contract, awarded by European shipowner Rederiet Stenersen AS, includes an option for six additional vessels. The tankers will feature advanced LNG-ready hybrid propulsion systems and are scheduled for delivery starting within 33 months.
This milestone highlights SDHI’s capabilities in delivering complex, world-class vessels and reinforces India’s growing position in the global shipbuilding industry.
Testimonial
On behalf of our project team, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited for the excellent support and professionalism demonstrated during the recent repair works of Rig ADMARINE 11 at the SDHI Shipyard.
Integrated Inspection Systems for Modern Trade Corridors
Advancing Indian engineering to strengthen trade and security infrastructure