In a significant capability boost for the Indian Navy, the Central Government has approved the construction of five fleet support ships (abbreviated FSS) worth Rs. 20,000 crore, per ANI.
The vessels will help replenish naval warships at sea by supplying items like ammunition, fuel, and food.
The five FSS will be constructed by state-run, Visakhapatnam-based Hindustan Shipyard Limited (abbreviated the HSL).
Per the ANI report, the Central government shared the final clearance...