Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to launch Fleet Support Vessel for Navy in Vizag on October 6
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil a new Fleet Support Vessel for the Navy in Visakhapatnam on Oct. 6. The launch follows a ₹19,000‑crore deal signed in 2023 with Hindustan Shipyard Limited to construct five 45,000‑tonne indigenous support ships. The ceremony underscores the navy’s expansion and domestic shipbuilding push. This move aims to boost strategic readiness and reduce reliance on foreign vessels.