According to the Ministry of Defence, the deal, inked under the 'Buy (Indian-IDDM)' category, will equip 11 New Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels and three Cadet Training Ships with advanced surveillance and targeting capabilities.
The Keel laying ceremony of the second Cadet Training Ship (Yard - 18004) was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on Monday, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release.
The statement of the ministry, released on Tuesday, said the signing was done in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane along with other officials of the ministry and representatives of HAL and Larsen and Toubro were also present durin
These ships will cater to the training of officer cadets, including women, at sea after their basic training to meet the future requirements of the Indian Navy, according to the statement from the ministry of defence.