STEEL CUTTING OF SECOND NEXT GENERATION MISSILE VESSEL (NGMV) FOR INDIAN NAVY AT COCHIN SHIPYARD LIMITED, KOCHI

The steel cutting ceremony for the second ship of the Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project for the Indian Navy took place at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, on September 17, 2026. The contract for the NGMV construction was concluded with Cochin Shipyard Limited in March 2023. These vessels are planned to be equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors to enhance the Indian Navy's combat capabilities. The Ministry of Defence noted that major role-defining equipment is indigenously developed and manufactured, supporting the Government of India's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', 'Make in India', and 'Make for the World' initiatives.