The first next-generation missile vessel (NGMV) for the Indian Navy is being cut out of steel at COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED in Kochi

INN/Kochi, @Infodeaofficial

In the presence of Cmde S Parthiban, Warship Production Superintendent, Kochi, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) held the “Steel Cutting” ceremony for the first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) ship on December 16–24. In March 2023, a contract for the building of six NGMVs was signed with CSL, and the ships will be commissioned into the Indian Navy starting in 2027.

The Indian Navy’s combat capabilities as a Future Ready and Combat Ready Force would be greatly improved by equipping the NGMVs with cutting-edge weapons and sensors. The ships’ construction demonstrates India’s dedication to developing a powerful, cutting-edge Navy that can function in the intricate maritime environment of the Indian Ocean Region.

The ships will be fast ships equipped with a wide range of sensors and weapons, including as fire control radars, air surveillance, anti-missile defence systems, and surface-to-surface missile systems. All of the key role-defining tools were created and produced domestically, demonstrating the strength of the country and aligning with the GoI’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” campaign.