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Reliance Defence bags Rs 916 cr contract from Defence Ministry

As per the contract, the company will supply 14 fast patrol vessels for Indian Coast Guard

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Patrol vessel of Indian Coast Guard

Last Updated : Sep 13 2017 | 6:26 PM IST

Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RInfra) promoted Reliance Defence and Engineering Limited (RDEL) has bagged a contract worth Rs 916 crore from Ministry of Defence (MOD), Government of India, for design and construction of fourteen fast patrol vessels (FPVs) for Indian Coast Guard.

FPV’s are medium range, high speed vessels; it is primarily utilised for patrol within exclusive economic zone (EEZ), costal patrol, anti-smuggling, antipiracy, search & rescue operations. It also supports front line warships in the hour of need.

This is the first time, a private sector shipyard has been awarded a contract to design and build such class of ships

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