India committed to build strong-modern Navy
‘Steel Cutting’ ceremony of the first ship of Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV), was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on 16 Dec 24 under a contract signed in March 2023 for six vessels for induction in the Indian Navy fleet from 2027.
The construction of the ships reinforces India’s commitment to build a strong and modern Navy, capable of operating in the complex maritime environment of the Indian Ocean Region, the Ministry of Defence said.
The NGMVs are planned to be installed with state-of-the-art weapon and sensors, which would significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy as a Future Ready and Combat Ready Force.
The ships are envisaged as high-speed vessels with a formidable array of weapon and sensors including Surface to Surface Missile System, Anti-Missile Defence Systems, Air Surveillance and Fire Control Radars https://www.makeinindia.com/home/.
All the major role defining equipment have been indigenously developed and manufactured, underscoring the Nation’s prowess and are in consonance with Government initiative of an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, the ministry said. fiinews.com
