- Narendra Modi commissioned new naval vessels constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in West Bengal.
- The Indian Navy is gaining strength through indigenous shipbuilding and advocating for indigenous industrial policy and maritime growth.
- The Indian Navy is central to an indigenous warship project.
Indian Navy advances indigenous Project 17B frigate design
What happened
The Indian Navy is advancing its indigenous warship program by developing new frigates, designated Project 17B. These ships are expected to reach displacements of up to 8,000 tonnes, potentially resembling a heavy destroyer. The new design is expected to accommodate over 48 Vertical Launch System cells, allowing for a wider variety of missiles and systems.
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Why it matters
The Indian Navy is central to an indigenous warship project and is gaining strength through indigenous shipbuilding and advocating for maritime growth. The development of these larger, more heavily armed frigates supports this national strategy and suggests significant future industrial procurement.
The Indian Navy is central to an indigenous warship project and is gaining strength through indigenous shipbuilding and advocating for indigenous industrial policy and maritime growth.
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Who's involved
- Indian NavyMaritime service branch leading the indigenous warship program
- Defence Research and Development OrganisationGovernment agency involved in technology and research for advanced systems
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & EngineersIndian shipbuilder potentially involved in the procurement of new frigates
- Larsen & ToubroIndian multinational conglomerate involved in defense construction and vessel supply
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & EngineersSpeculative
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers could see increased revenue from contracts for the new, larger frigates.
- Larsen & ToubroSpeculative
Larsen & Toubro could potentially increase its contracts and revenue related to defense construction and vessel supply.
- Ministry of DefenceSpeculative
Ministry of Defence might face increased regulatory and funding oversight for major defense procurements.
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The entities involved
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Indian Navy
Maritime service branch of Indian Military
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