Keel Laid for Indian Navy’s First Next Generation Missile Vessel at Cochin Shipyard

KOCHI: The Indian Navy reached a significant milestone in its fleet modernization program with the keel laying ceremony of the first ship of the Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project. The event took place at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on September 18, 2026.Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, presided over the ceremony as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by senior leadership from both the Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard Limited,...