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Defence Ministry: Coast Guard to get 6 AI-enhanced patrol vessels, defence ministry signs Rs 1,600-crore deal | India News
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NEW DELHI: The defence ministry on Wednesday signed a Rs 1,614-crore contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd. for procurement of six next generation offshore patrol vessels for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
The contract was signed under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. Out of the six vessels being procured, four will replace the existing aging OPVs and the other two would augment the ICG fleet.
The acquisition of these major ICG platforms is aimed to boost the ICG’s capability and reinforces the increased focus of the Centre towards maritime security.
These modern and high-tech Ships will play a critical role in enhancing surveillance, law enforcement, search and rescue, maritime pollution response, and other important capabilities including humanitarian assistance by the ICG, said a statement by the ministry.
Along with several high-tech advanced features and equipment, these 115m OPVS will be equipped with multipurpose drones, AI capability, and wirelessly controlled remote water rescue craft lifebuoy, etc. enabling greater flexibility and operational edge to the ICG to face new age multidimensional challenges.
The state-of-the-art vessels will be indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured by MDL, Mumbai, and will be delivered within 6 years.
The contract was signed under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. Out of the six vessels being procured, four will replace the existing aging OPVs and the other two would augment the ICG fleet.
The acquisition of these major ICG platforms is aimed to boost the ICG’s capability and reinforces the increased focus of the Centre towards maritime security.
These modern and high-tech Ships will play a critical role in enhancing surveillance, law enforcement, search and rescue, maritime pollution response, and other important capabilities including humanitarian assistance by the ICG, said a statement by the ministry.
Along with several high-tech advanced features and equipment, these 115m OPVS will be equipped with multipurpose drones, AI capability, and wirelessly controlled remote water rescue craft lifebuoy, etc. enabling greater flexibility and operational edge to the ICG to face new age multidimensional challenges.
The state-of-the-art vessels will be indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured by MDL, Mumbai, and will be delivered within 6 years.
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