The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹425 crore contract with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune, for the acquisition of twelve sets of 1.25 Megawatt Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy. The agreement was concluded under the 'Buy (Indian)' category and formalised in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi. The contract is expected to enhance maritime self-reliance in critical strategic technologies, bolstering the Indian Navy's operational readiness through indigenous production and life-cycle support.
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Ministry of Defence Signs ₹425 Crore Contract with Bharat Forge for Navy's Marine Gas Turbine Generators
Key Points
- The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹425 crore contract with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune, for the acquisition of twelve sets of 1.25 Megawatt Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy
- The agreement was concluded under the 'Buy (Indian)' category and formalised in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi
- The contract is expected to enhance maritime self-reliance in critical strategic technologies, bolstering the Indian Navy's operational readiness through indigenous production and life-cycle support
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• MoD + Bharat Forge: ₹425 crore contract; 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators (Indian Navy) • Category: 'Buy (Indian)'; signed in presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh • Significance: maritime self-reliance, indigenous production, life-cycle support • Bharat Forge: Pune-based forging and defence manufacturing company
