A statement from the Naval spokesperson stated that the Indian Navy has signed a contract with HSL for the acquisition of Five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) in August 2023, with deliveries commencing mid-2027.
This event marks a significant step in the indigenous development of advanced naval assets under India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives.
The keel-laying ceremony for a new training ship (Yard 16101) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was conducted at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai on Monday.
