Kongsberg Maritime will supply the waterjets to power the Indian Navy’s new Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs).
The warships, being built by indigenous builder Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), are a planned class of six anti-surface warfare corvettes being constructed at an estimated programme cost of about $1.2 billion.
Steel was cut on the first vessel at the end of 2024 and the first ship is due to be commissioned into service during 2027.
The warships, each powered by three Kamewa waterjets, are expected to be capable of 35 knots and are expected to be armed with anti-ship and/or land-attack missiles, potentially Indian BrahMos projectiles.
As per a Kongsberg Maritime press statement, the order for the 18 engines is the firm’s largest contract to date.
Vice President of High-Speed Craft at Kongsberg Maritime Anders Valkeinen commented: “This is a milestone project for Kongsberg Maritime and a testament to the trust placed in our waterjet technology for demanding naval applications.
“Our Kamewa waterjets will deliver the speed, agility, and reliability required for these advanced missile vessels.”
And a CSL spokesman added: “Kongsberg Maritime has been a valued and reliable partner to CSL across several commercial projects in the past, and the association has been marked by strong technical cooperation and mutual confidence.
“CSL looks forward to Kongsberg Maritime delivering a high-quality and reliable system in line with the exacting standards required for this important project.”
- You can read more details on the Kongsberg Maritime website