MoD inks deals for next-gen vessels, radars, Akash and BrahMos missile batteries worth over Rs 32,000 crore

The six missile vessels, in turn, will be built by the Cochin Shipyard at a cost of Rs 9,805 crore, with the delivery to begin from March 2027. “These high-speed stealth vessels will be heavily armed. Their primary role will be to provide offensive capability against enemy warships, merchantmen and land targets. They will be a potent instrument of sea denial for enemy ships especially at choke points,” the official said.