NGOPVs

Nov. 30, 2018

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved procurement of 6 indigenously built Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Navy.

About:

  • The NGOPVs will be built in indigenous shipyards and will be fitted with state-of-the-art sensor suite.

  • These platforms will strengthen maritime security by undertaking various roles such as surveillance missions, anti-piracy missions, counter infiltration operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and search and rescue missions.