Indian Navy's combat might to get major boost as CCS approves Rs 40,000 crore project for 4 next-gen warships

The brief

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cleared a major defence procurement project worth over Rs 40,000 crore for the construction of eight Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs) for the Indian Navy. The move is expected to significantly strengthen the Navy’s maritime combat capabilities and enhance its operational presence across the Indian Ocean Region.