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The Indian Navy plans to build four Landing Platform Dock warships worth Rs 80,000 crore, partnering with L&T, Mazagon Dockyard, Cochin Shipyard, and Hindustan Shipyards Limited.
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The Indian Navy is expected to soon issue a tender for the construction of four large Landing Platform Dock (LPD) warships, with an estimated cost of around Rs 80,000 crore, aiming to boost its amphibious warfare capabilities.
The Indian Navy is also aiming to operate fixed-wing naval drones from the warships and use the vessels as command and control centres to conduct prolonged shore-based operations from the sea.
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“The Defence Ministry is expected to soon take up the Indian Navy proposal, expected to be worth around Rs 80,000 crore, at a high-level meeting. The project would be one of the biggest for building surface warships in the country,” defence officials told ANI.
Indian shipbuilders are expected to take the lead in this contract, which is likely to involve major industry players such as L&T, Mazagon Dockyard, Cochin Shipyard, and Hindustan Shipyards Limited.
The Navy has been pushing for expanding its amphibious warfare capability for many years now.
International shipbuilders such as Navantia, Naval Group, and Fincantieri are likely to be the design partners for the warships to be built and fully integrated within the country, ANI reported.
The Indian Navy had issued a request for information for the LPD project in 2021. The planned warships are expected to be fully equipped with air defence systems to counter aerial threats and will also feature offensive capabilities, including long-range anti-ship missiles and drones.
The Navy aims for the warships to conduct out-of-area contingency operations, with the ability to transport and deploy large forces to operational zones. These amphibious vessels will also support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions.
September 21, 2025, 20:38 IST
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