Govt seals ₹53,866-cr deal for 8 Navy corvettes
Economic Times
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The Ministry of Defence has finalized contracts valued at approximately ₹53,866 crore for the acquisition of eight next-generation warships. The Economic Times and the Times of India report the exact figure as ₹53,866 crore, while the Hindustan Times lists the total at ₹53,867 crore. According to the Times of India, these vessels were "designed in-house by the Indian Navy," and construction will be handled by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers alongside Goa Shipyard Limited. The Hindustan Times notes that the corvettes will feature modern capabilities encompassing advanced weapons, sensor suites, and missiles.
Written by HeadlineShine from 3 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
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- Economic Times first reported it
- Hindustan Times reported it
- Times of India reported it
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