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Next Generation corvette (NGC) are a planned class of eight anti-surface warfare (AsuW) corvettes for the Indian Navy. Under this programme, the Indian Navy intends to acquire advanced ships armed with anti-ship or Land-attack missiles like BrahMos. Ships in this class will feature advanced stealth features like a low radar cross section (RCS), infrared, acoustic and magnetic signatures.[2][1][3][4]

According to a report on 2 May 2024, Next Generation Corvettes will be fitted with indigenous marine diesel engines which will be developed under the 'Make-I category'[a]. The development and manufacturing of the engines will probably be carried out by Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE). The upgrade of two of Brahmaputra class frigates would probably be the first to have these indigenous diesel engines. Orders for around thirty diesel engines would be issued after the engine's successful development.[5][6][7]

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Notes

  1. ^ Make-I category: Projects under ‘Make-I’ sub-category will involve Government funding of 90%, released in a phased manner and based on the progress of the scheme, as per terms agreed between MoD and the vendor.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "DNA Explainer: How next-generation indigenously built Corvettes will help modernise Indian Navy". dnaindia.com. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Indian government turns on green light for NGC (Next-Gen corvette)". navalnews.com. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Explained: Next-generation Corvettes, and the combat edge Navy seeks through them". indianexpress.com. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  4. ^ "TECHNOLOGY PERSPECTIVE AND CAPABILITY ROADMAP (TPCR) – 2018" (PDF). Ministry of Defence. 2018. p. 7. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  5. ^ "With INS Beas, Navy begins converting steam-powered warships to diesel". The Indian Express. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  6. ^ Peri, Dinakar (14 March 2023). "Project to develop indigenous diesel engine gets sanction, expected to be ready in four years: Navy Chief". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Project To Develop Indigenous Diesel Engine Gets Sanction, Expected To Be Ready In Four Years: Navy Chief". Retrieved 2 May 2024.


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