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  1. Narendra Modi commissioned new naval vessels constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in West Bengal.
  2. The Indian Navy is gaining strength through indigenous shipbuilding and advocating for indigenous industrial policy and maritime growth.
  3. The Indian Navy is central to an indigenous warship project.

Indian Navy advances indigenous Project 17B frigate design

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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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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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  • 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 Defence might face increased regulatory and funding oversight for major defense procurements.

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