Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to launch Fleet Support Vessel for Navy in Vizag on October 6
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a new Fleet Support Ship and oversee keel-laying ceremonies at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam on October 6. These vessels are essential for extending the operational range of the Indian Navy's carrier battle groups.
Why it matters
The indigenous production of these replenishment tankers is a critical step in India's defense self-reliance and its ability to maintain a blue-water naval presence.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to inaugurate key maritime assets at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam on October 6, including a Fleet Support Ship (FSS) at the HSL Dockyard.
Mr. Singh also scheduled to inaugurate Slipway 4 and preside over the keel laying of FSS-4.
As the Indian Navy expands its strategic footprint across the Indo-Pacific, maritime logistics has taken the centrestage. The launch of the FSS, slated for October 6, marks a leap in India’s defence self-reliance, highlighting crucial milestones for the indigenous Fleet Support Ship programme.
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