Kochi: ‘Keel Laying’ ceremony of the first ship of the Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi on September 18, 2026 with VAdm Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition as the Chief Guest. Other senior officials from Indian Navy and CSL were also present for the occasion.
Contract for construction of NGMVs was concluded with CSL in Mar 2023. The NGMVs are planned to be installed with state-of-the-art weapon and sensors, which would significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy as a ‘Future Ready and Combat Ready Force’. The construction of the ships reinforces India’s commitment to build a strong and modern Navy, capable of operating in the complex maritime environment of the Indian Ocean Region.
Further, all the major role defining equipment have been indigenously developed and manufactured, underscoring the Nation’s prowess and are in consonance with Government of India (GoI) initiative of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, and Make for the World.
