Navy signs contract with Suryadipta Projects for 11 ACTCM barges

Article Posted on : - Mar 10, 2021

NEW DELHI (PTI): The Indian Navy has signed a contract with Suryadipta Projects to construct 11 ammunition-cum-torpedo-cum-missile (ACTCM) barges, according to an official statement.

The contract with Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, a Thane-based MSME, was concluded on March 5, the Indian Navy's statement on Tuesday said.

Delivery of barges is scheduled to commence from May 22. The ACTCM barges will be inducted in Indian Navy to undertake the mission needs for embarking or disembarking ammunition, torpedo, missile, etc. it mentioned.

The project adds another milestone to the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiative of the government of India, it said.

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