Indian Navy Places Orders for Eight Next Generation Corvettes

India signed contracts worth approximately $5.7 billion on November 2 for eight Next Generation Corvettes, with GRSE building five and Goa Shipyard three. The Indian Navy-designed Project 28A ships will displace 4,950 tonnes, measure 127.4 metres and combine diesel and gas-turbine propulsion for a maximum speed of 26 knots. Planned equipment includes medium-range anti-ship missiles, MRSAM air-defence missiles, 324 mm torpedo tubes, a 76 mm gun and MFSTAR radar. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2031, providing ships for anti-submarine warfare, surface attack, escort and air-defence missions.