New Delhi, July 9 -- The 'Keel Laying' ceremony of the third Fleet Support Ships (FSS) of the Indian Navy was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on Wednesday.

According to an official press release, the Indian Navy had signed a contract with HSL for the acquisition of Five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) in Aug 2023, with deliveries commencing mid-2027.

The release also mentioned that Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition and senior officials from the Indian Navy were also present during this ceremony.

Showcasing the strength of public-private partnership, HSL has sub-contracted the construction of two ships to M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, to effectively utilise the country's shipbuilding capacity and m...