These systems are likely to become a significant asset for the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard.Marine equipment supplier, Maritronics India is planning to foray into specialised equipment manufacturing for the defence sector.Currently, the company is in the process of setting up its own manufacturing facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is expected to start production in the next one year.The integrated communication and navigation systems are expected to be manufactured locally within a year.The firm has signed an initial pact with Goa Shipyard (GSL) to jointly develop automation equipment for marine vessels for the domestic defence market.