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Defence Ministry inks Rs 19,000 crore contract with HSL for five Fleet Support Ships for Indian Navy
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Defence Ministry inks Rs 19,000 crore contract with HSL for five Fleet Support Ships for Indian Navy

| @indiablooms | 26 Aug 2023, 01:53 am

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed a contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam for the acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy at an approx. overall cost of Rs 19,000 crore.

“It would be a major boost towards achieving the goal of self-reliance in defence manufacturing as these ships will be indigenously designed and constructed by HSL, Visakhapatnam,” the Ministry said in a statement.

The Cabinet Committee on Security had approved the acquisition of these ships during its meeting on August 16, 2023.

The FSS will be employed for replenishing ships at sea with fuel, water, ammunition and stores, enabling the Indian Naval Fleet to operate for prolonged periods without returning to harbour.

These ships would enhance the strategic reach and mobility of the Fleet.

The induction of these ships will significantly enhance the blue water capability of the Indian Navy.

The ships can also be deployed for evacuation of people and human assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations.

The Fleet Support Ships of 44,000 Tons will be the first of its kind to be built in India by an Indian Shipyard.

This project will generate employment of nearly 168.8 lakh man-days over a period of eight years.

The construction of these ships will provide a new dimension to the Indian shipbuilding Industry and encourage active participation of associated industries, including MSMEs.

“With majority of the equipment and systems being sourced from indigenous manufacturers, these vessels will be a proud flag bearer of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in consonance with the ‘Make in India’ initiatives of the Government,” the Defence Ministry said.

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