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- Rajnath Singh assumes charge as Defence Minister for the second consecutive term
- Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff
- Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi assumes Command of the Indian Navy as 26th Chief of the Naval Staff
- Interim Defence Budget 2024-25 — An Analysis
- Union Defence budget 2024
Steel Cutting of Second Fleet Support Ship for Indian Navy at Kattupalli
'Steel Cutting' ceremony of second of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on December 11, 2024, in presence of Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi, Assistant Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition and senior officials from Indian Navy, HSL and L&T. The Indian Navy had signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of Five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) in August 2023, with delivery commencing mid 2027. Showcasing the strength of Public - Private partnership, HSL has contracted part construction of two FSS to L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli to effectively utilise country's shipbuilding capacity and meet stringent timelines for delivery.
On induction, the FSS will bolster the 'Blue Water' capabilities of the Indian Navy through replenishment of Fleet ships at sea. These ships, with a displacement of 40,000 tonnes will carry fuel, water, ammunition and stores enabling prolonged operations without returning to harbour, thus enhancing the Fleet's extended reach and mobility. In their secondary role, these ships would be equipped for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations for evacuation of personnel and expeditious delivery of relief material during natural calamities.
With a completely indigenous design and sourcing of majority of the equipment from indigenous manufacturers, this project will boost the Indian Shipbuilding Industry and is in consonance with GoI initiatives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India and Make for the World.
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