Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to launch Fleet Support Vessel for Navy in Vizag on October 6

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to inaugurate Slipway 4 and preside over the keel laying of FSS-4 at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: File Photo

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to inaugurate key maritime assets at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam on October 6, including a Fleet Support Ship (FSS) at the HSL Dockyard.

Mr. Singh also scheduled to inaugurate Slipway 4 and preside over the keel laying of FSS-4.

As the Indian Navy expands its strategic footprint across the Indo-Pacific, maritime logistics has taken the centrestage. The launch of the FSS, slated for October 6, marks a leap in India’s defence self-reliance, highlighting crucial milestones for the indigenous Fleet Support Ship programme.