Indian Navy’s first NGOPV ‘Sanghamitra’ launched by GRSE in Kolkata

NGOPV Sanghmitra launched by Sarita Vatsayan in Kolkata. (Photo: GRSE)Kolkata: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) on Wednesday launched Sanghamitra, the first next-generation offshore patrol vessel (NGOPV) from its yard, in a ceremony hel...

Government approves proposals for defence acquisitions worth ₹1.45 lakh crore

The Indian Army plans to replace its ageing T-72 tanks with FRCVs. (File photo)New Delhi: The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by the defence minister, Rajnath Singh, approved 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to ₹1.45 lakh crore f...

Defence ministry signs ₹1,070.47 crore contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for 14 fast patrol vessels for Indian Coast Guard

ICGS Vigraha – an Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel. (Indian Coast Guard photo for representation.) New Delhi: The defence ministry signed a contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) for the acquisition of 14 fast patro...

Defence ministry signs ₹1,614.89 crore contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for 6 next-generation patrol vessels for Indian Coast Guard

An Indian Coast Guard chopper and an offshore patrol vessel during a drill. (File photo)New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard will receive a significant boost in its capabilities in the coming few years. On Wednesday, the defence ministry signed a ₹...

DAC approves procurement of 6 NGOPVs for Navy

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman-headed Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Monday accorded approval for the procurement of six indigenously designed and manufactured next-generation offshore patrol vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Navy at an ...