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(THE GIST OF PIB) Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV)?

(OCTOBER-2024)

American engine manufacturer General Electric recently announced that its LM2500 marine engines have been chosen to power Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV).

The NGMVs would be heavily armed war vessels incorporating stealth, high speed, and offensive capability being built for the Indian Navy.
Six NGMVs are being built by government-run Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) at a cost of Rs 9,805 crore.
The delivery of ships is scheduled to commence from March 2027.
The primary role of the ships would be to provide offensive capability against enemy warships, merchantmen, and land targets.
These ships will be capable of conducting Maritime Strike Operations and Anti Surface Warfare Operations and would be a potent instrument of sea denial for enemy ships, especially at choke points.
In a defensive role, these ships would be employed for Local Naval Defence operations and seaward defence of Offshore Development Area.

The core of the NGMV propulsion system is the LM2500, a marine gas turbine, manufactured by the American engine manufacturer General Electric. LM2500 is engineered to unleash superior power while meeting stealth requirements.
With a top speed of 35 knots (64 kmph), these vessels carry an array of anti-surface weapons.
The CSL will equip the vessels with loitering munitions, unmanned vehicles, and other guided weapons to add to its firepower.
The NGMVs' primary weapon is anticipated to be the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, capable of striking targets at long ranges.