First Ship of Next Generation Missile Vessel’s steel cutting ceremony held at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi

The 'Steel Cutting' ceremony for the first ship of the Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) program was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi on December 16, 2024. The event was attended by Cmde S. Parthiban, the Warship Production Superintendent in Kochi. 

A contract for the construction of six NGMVs was signed with CSL in March 2023, with plans for the ships to be inducted into the Indian Navy starting in 2027. The NGMVs will feature state-of-the-art weapons and sensors designed to significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy, making it a Future Ready and Combat Ready force. 

The construction of these ships reflects India’s commitment to strengthening its modern naval forces, capable of operating in the complex maritime environment of the Indian Ocean Region.

These high-speed vessels are expected to be equipped with a formidable array of weaponry and sensors, including a Surface-to-Surface Missile System, Anti-Missile Defense Systems, and Air Surveillance and Fire Control Radars. 

All major role-defining equipment for the NGMVs has been developed and manufactured domestically, highlighting the nation’s capabilities and aligning with the Government of India's initiative for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India).

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