MANUFACTURING
Cochin Shipyard Lays Keel For First Next-Gen Missile Vessel For Navy
The keel laying ceremony of the first ship under the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project was held at Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in Kochi on September 18, 2026, marking a key milestone in the construction programme. Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, was the chief guest at the […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 19, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Indian Navy Gets Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft Mangrol Made By CSL
Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has delivered Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built for the Indian Navy, strengthening the country’s indigenous naval shipbuilding capabilities. The vessel was delivered to the Indian Navy on August 21, 2026. Built with more than 80% indigenous content, Mangrol is designed to undertake underwater surveillance and Anti-Submarine […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 23, 2026
MANUFACTURING
AM/NS India Supplies Specialised Steel For Indian Navy’s INS Malvan
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has supplied 100% of the specialised steel required for INS Malvan, the Indian Navy’s latest indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Watercraft (ASW-SWC), underscoring the growing role of domestic steelmakers in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. The vessel was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 22, 2026, at Karwar, Karnataka. […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 6, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Mazagon Dock Charts Growth Via Exports, Green Shipping, Digital Push
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has chalked out four strategic pillars for its next phase of growth that will focus on defence shipbuilding, exports, digital transformation and international expansion. MDL is also strengthening its manufacturing capabilities through the upcoming Nhava Greenfield facility, enhanced ERP systems and advanced inspection and fabrication tools. Focus on global expansion […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 5, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Bharat Forge Secures ₹425-Cr Navy Contract For Gas Turbine Generators
Bharat Forge Ltd (BFL) has secured a ₹425 crore contract from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the supply of Gas Turbine Generators (GTGs) to the Indian Navy, marking the company’s entry into the marine gas turbine business and strengthening India’s push towards defence self-reliance. The contract, awarded under the Buy (Indian) category of the […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 20, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
GMR Aero Technic Bags Boeing India Deal For P-8I Aircraft Maintenance
GMR Aero Technic has signed an agreement with Boeing Defence India Pvt Ltd to undertake Phase 56 heavy maintenance checks for the Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft fleet operated by the Indian Navy. Under the agreement, GMR Aero Technic will carry out the maintenance work at its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility located within […]
CW Bureau
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May 14, 2026
MANUFACTURING
From Steel Plants To Warship: SAIL’s Role In INS Taragiri Commissioning
Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has played a key role in the commissioning of INS Taragiri, the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigates. The warship was inducted into the Indian Navy on April 3, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s maritime defence architecture. […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 5, 2026
MANUFACTURING
BEL Nod For 50:50 JV With SED To Make HAMMER Smart Weapon In India
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna defence PSU, has approved the signing of a joint venture agreement with France-based Safran Electronics & Defence (SED) to manufacture the HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) smart air-to-ground weapon system in India, with localisation of up to 60%. The proposed 50:50 joint venture will focus on the […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 16, 2026
