Press Information Bureau · All India · 19 Sept 2026
KEEL LAYING OF FIRST NEXT GENERATION MISSILE VESSEL (NGMV) FOR INDIAN NAVY AT COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED, KOCHI
The keel laying ceremony of the first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) for the Indian Navy was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi on 18 Sep 2026, with VAdm Sanjay Sadhu as Chief Guest. The contract for the NGMVs was concluded with CSL in Mar 2023, and the vessels will feature indigenously developed equipment supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.
Key facts
- The keel laying ceremony of the first NGMV was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi on 18 Sep 2026.
- VAdm Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, was the Chief Guest.
- The contract for construction of NGMVs was concluded with CSL in Mar 2023.
- NGMVs are planned to be equipped with state-of-the-art weapon and sensors.
- The project aligns with the GoI vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, and Make for the World.
Summary written by Suchna Board from the official release; the release itself is the source.
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