India to supply two naval warships to Sri Lanka

[Skyline]

NEW DELHI: India is planning to supply two naval warships to Sri Lanka to strengthen its capabilities to guard its maritime boundaries.

The two Offshore Patrol Vessels would be built by the Goa-based defence PSU Goa Shipyard Limited and they are expected to be delivered to the Island nation by 2017-18 timeframe, sources said here.

The development comes at a time when political parties in Tamil Nadu have been demanding ceasing of defence ties with that country.

Centre has been very sympathetic towards the demands made by them and have shifted the Sri Lankan defence personnel from training institutions in that state and also decided to hold exercises with them away from four south Indian states.

Defence Minister A K Antony has directed military and civilian officials to be sensitive towards these sentiments and emotions mostly flamed after the frequent alleged incidents of arrest of Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu by the Sri Lankan Navy.

However, despite the objections from these political parties, the Government of India at the highest level has decided to continue close ties with the Sri Lankan armed forces.

India to supply two naval warships to Sri Lanka - The Economic Times


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Thanks, We can use these around Kachchathive island.

 

[eastwatch]

Are these made-in-India ships to SL gifts from a friendly India?

 

[Echo_419]

Great news
First Mauritius now Sri Lanka

 

[neehar]

Are these made-in-India ships to SL gifts from a friendly India?

yes
The two Offshore Patrol Vessels would be built by the Goa-based defence PSU Goa Shipyard Limited

Source: http://www.defence.pk/forums/centra...o-naval-warships-sri-lanka.html#ixzz2e8wnm0GN

 

[SURYA-1]

Are these made-in-India ships to SL gifts from a friendly India?

Pure Investment.

 

[jpsingh]

I have been to Goa Shipyard Limited, it is small but beautiful and well managed shipyard.

They are expert in making offshore patrol vessel.

yes
The two Offshore Patrol Vessels would be built by the Goa-based defence PSU Goa Shipyard Limited

Source: http://www.defence.pk/forums/centra...o-naval-warships-sri-lanka.html#ixzz2e8wnm0GN

 

[Glorino]

India has signed a deal worth over US$ 61 million to purchase 80 high speed interceptor boats from a Sri Lanka-based ship manufacturer, Indian news agency PTI reported.

The Indian Navy aiming to increase the security in the coastal areas around the country has decided to equip the patrolling wing Sagar Prahari Bal (SPB) with the purchase 80 fast-interception craft (FICs) from Solas Marine Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

The deal was signed with Solas Marine three weeks ago and the boats are scheduled to be delivered in the next three years.

Reportedly, the Sri Lanka-based firm was selected after a global tendering process by the Navy in June.

India has signed a deal worth over US$ 61 million to purchase 80 high speed interceptor boats from a Sri Lanka-based ship manufacturer, Indian news agency PTI reported.

The Indian Navy aiming to increase the security in the coastal areas around the country has decided to equip the patrolling wing Sagar Prahari Bal (SPB) with the purchase 80 fast-interception craft (FICs) from Solas Marine Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

The deal was signed with Solas Marine three weeks ago and the boats are scheduled to be delivered in the next three years.

Reportedly, the Sri Lanka-based firm was selected after a global tendering process by the Navy in June.