MoD Signs Agreement to Procure Six Air Cushion Vehicles for Indian Coast Guard.

MOUs and Agreement

On October 24, 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a Rs. 387.44 crore contract with Goa-based Chowgule & Company Private Limited for the procurement of six Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).


      - The contract is categorized under 'Buy (Indian)', emphasizing the focus on sourcing from Indian companies and encouraging domestic manufacturing.

      - The ACVs aim to enhance the Indian Coast Guard's (ICG) operational capacity. As a key agency for India's maritime and coastal security, the Coast Guard's capabilities will be strengthened with these multi-functional vehicles.

     

Main Points:-   (i) In alignment with the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative aimed at self-reliance across sectors, these ACVs, also called Hovercrafts, will be entirely manufactured within India.

      (ii) This milestone marks a significant first for Air Cushion Vehicle production in India,representing a boost for the indigenous shipbuilding sector.

(iii) ACVs hover over surfaces by creating a cushion of high-pressure air underneath, facilitating smooth travel across diverse terrains without direct surface contact.
About Indian Coast Guard (ICG)

DG - Paramesh Sivamani
Headquarters: New Delhi
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