Defence Ministry to take up mega warship, battle tank initiatives value over ₹ 1 lakh cr for approval

Amid the continued standoff with China, the Defence Ministry is ready to undertake main initiatives, together with the development of seven superior frigates for the Indian Navy and the Indian Military’s proposal to interchange its T-72 tanks with trendy Future Prepared Fight Automobiles (FRCVs). The assembly, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is scheduled for Tuesday at South Block and can be attended by high officers, together with the Chief of Defence Employees, the three service chiefs, the Defence Secretary, and different related officers.

The Indian Navy’s plan includes buying seven new warships below Mission 17 Bravo, which would be the most superior stealth frigates ever in-built India, following the Nilgiri-class frigates at present below development, in accordance with defence officers. Defence sources indicated that the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is anticipated to approve issuing a young value roughly Rs 70,000 crore to Indian shipyards below the ‘Make in India’ initiative, together with personal sector shipyards.

The tender will probably contain Class A shipyards, equivalent to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Backyard Attain Shipbuilders and Engineers Restricted, Goa Shipyard Restricted, and Larsen & Toubro. To expedite the mission and stop delays, the tender is anticipated to be break up between two shipyards, although particular particulars can be accessible solely after the mission’s approval.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Backyard Attain Shipbuilders are setting up frigates below Mission 17A (Nilgiri-class), with 4 frigates being constructed by MDL and three by GRSE. The Indian Military’s proposal to interchange its Russian-origin T-72 tanks with 1,700 FRCVs will even be mentioned on the assembly. The Military plans to interchange the T-72s with indigenous FRCVs, which can be constructed below the Make-1 process of the Defence Acquisition Process.

Indian distributors can be required to fabricate the tanks with over 60 per cent indigenous content material, and main firms like Bharat Forge and Larsen & Toubro are anticipated to take part within the tender. The Indian Military goals to finish the FRCV mission in phases, with roughly 600 tanks being in-built every section.

Moreover, the Military is anticipated to suggest buying round 100 BMP-2 infantry fight autos throughout the high-level assembly. The general FRCV mission is more likely to price over Rs 50,000 crore, aimed toward modernising the pressure’s Armoured Regiments.