Indian Navy To Procure 5 Fleet Support Ships Worth A Massive19,000 Crore

The Indian government has finally signed the contract with the renowned Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) for procuring 5 Fleet Support Vessels worth 19,000 crore. [{ "selector": ".lweit-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 378px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The ships to be built by Hindustan Shipyard indigenously, focussing on achieving the aim of self-reliance in the defence sector in congruence with the Atmanirbhar Bharat. [{ "selector": ".zapkq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 396px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

FSS will enhance the strength and mobility of the Indian Naval fleet, thereby increasing its operational capabilities. [{ "selector": ".dngmt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 405px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

These ships will replenish warships, helping them supply food, fuel, and ammunition. [{ "selector": ".soate-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 405px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The project was initially proposed in 2014 but persistently got delayed past nine years due to differences between Hindustan Shipyard Limited and Korean design consultant Hyundai Heavy Industries. [{ "selector": ".dsgkp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 384px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

These fleet support ships (FSS) will have a displacement of about 45,000 tonnes. [{ "selector": ".txbqt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 405px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The FSS project will generate thousands of new jobs, and the ships to get delivered in about eight years. [{ "selector": ".fkfop-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 405px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]