DefenceWednesday, 7 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Rajnath Singh launches Rs 19,000 crore fleet support ship project for Indian Navy
The Defence Minister launched a Rs 19,000 crore project to build five fleet support ships, with the first ship Surya launched at Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a Rs 19,000 crore project at Hindustan Shipyard in Visakhapatnam to build 5 fleet support ships for the Indian Navy, and the first indigenous ship Surya was launched.
Key specifics
- The project covers 5 fleet support ships worth Rs 19,000 crore.
- The first ship, Surya, was launched at Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam.
- The ship is 225 metres long and 32 metres wide.
- It will supply fuel, drinking water, weapons and other essentials to warships at sea.
- The remaining 4 ships are to be delivered at 10-month intervals.
Exam lens
Defence and maritime capability question type: shipbuilding project, indigenous platform, naval logistics; key facts: Rs 19,000 crore, 5 ships, Surya, 225 m x 32 m, 10-month delivery cycle. TNPSC may ask the purpose of fleet support ships and the location of launch.