Fleet Support Ships
Indian Navy › Procurement
Large displacement replenishment ships to extend naval endurance, logistics reach and mobility
Budget
Contract signed Aug 2023 (value undisclosed in this row)
Timeline
2023–2035
Sector
Indian Navy
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
Request for Information — industry capability survey.
RFP
RFP
Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.
Contract
Contract
Contract signed with selected vendor(s).
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
CURRENTDevelopment, integration and user trials.
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
Near induction — watch for contract award
Strategic priority designation
Indian Navy signed a contract with HSL for five Fleet Support Ships in Aug 2023; delivery window starts from mid-2027 as per official updates.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Hindustan Shipyard Ltd · Indian Navy
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