Cochin Shipyard bags Rs 313cr deal to upgrade Indian Navy warship

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract on October 16, 2023 for Mid Life Upgrade and Re-Powering of "INS Beas" with M/S Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi at an overall cost of Rs. 313.42 Cr.

INS Beas is the first of Brahmaputra Class Frigates to be re-powered from Steam to Diesel Propulsion. After completion of Mid Life Upgrade and Re- Powering in 2026, INS Beas will join the active fleet of Indian Navy with modernized weapon suite and upgraded combat capability.

The transformative maiden re-powering project marks a significant stride in the maintenance philosophy of the Indian Navy and repair capabilities of M/s CSL. The project would involve more than 50 MSMEs and would lead to generation of employment for more than 3500 personnel.

The ministry said, the project will be a proud flag bearer of Atmanirbhar Bharat in consonance with the Make-in-India initiative of Government of India.

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