Defence Ministry signed a contract with Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, for the acquisition of five fleet support ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy at ₹19,000 crore

Hindustan Shipyard Recently the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Shipyard for the procurement of five fleet support ships (FSS) for  ₹19,000 cr which will provide essential resources such as fuel, water, ammunition, and supplies to naval fleets on an extended mission enhancing the Indian Navy’s reach and effectiveness, particularly in the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) in the coming period of time.

Defence Ministry Inks Rs 19K cr contract

Ministry of Defence (MoD) had entered into a contact with  Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a state-owned company based in Visakhapatnam for the acquisition of Fleet Support Ships (FSS), with an overall cost of approximately ₹19,000 crore. These Fleet Support Ships (FSS) weighing an 44,000 tonnes each, are equipped to provide essential resources such as fuel, water, ammunition, and supplies to naval fleets on an extended mission enhancing the Indian Navy’s reach and effectiveness, particularly in the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).With the capability to support multiple fleets, including aircraft carriers and other warships, these FSS vessels will essential in ensuring sustained operations across various naval assets with the carry capacity of  20,000 to 25,000 tonnes of fuel and water

The Defence Ministry signed a contract with Hindustan Shipyard Ltd

Which ministry is under the Hindustan Shipyard?

Under the Ministry of Defence, the Hindustan Shipyard comes

What is the old name of Hindustan Shipyard Limited?

 Scindia Shipyard is the old name of Hindustan Shipyard Limited