{"id":33379,"date":"2026-10-06T21:06:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T21:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=33379"},"modified":"2026-10-06T21:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T21:06:23","slug":"rajnath-singh-rajnath-launches-indias-first-fleet-support-ship-surya-at-visakhapatnam-witnesses-delivery-of-2000th-aero-engine-in-koraput","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=33379","title":{"rendered":"Rajnath Singh: Rajnath launches India\u2019s first fleet support ship \u2018Surya\u2019 at Visakhapatnam; witnesses delivery of 2,000th aero-engine in Koraput"},"content":{"rendered":"


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In a big boost for India\u2019s maritime capabilities, defence minister Rajnath Singh<\/a> on Tuesday launched \u2018Surya\u2019, the country\u2019s first indigenously-built fleet support ship (FSS-1), laid the keel for the fifth ship in the series (FSS-5), and inaugurated the upgraded Slipway-4 and 300-tonne Goliath crane at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam.Thereafter, he went to Odisha\u2019s Koraput to witness the delivery of the 2,000th aero-engine by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).Fleet support ships will act as floating logistics hubs that will keep Indian Navy’s warships and carrier battle groups operational at sea for extended periods by providing fuel, fresh water, ammunition and dry provisions to frontline ships and even act as on-board maintenance workshops.Describing the \u201cthree milestones\u201d as symbols of India\u2019s growing maritime capability, Rajnath said, \u201cThe launch of FSS1 is a symbol of achievement, keel laying of FSS-5 is a symbol of resolve and the new Slipway is a symbol of our growing capability,\u201d he said,Rajnath said the vessels would enhance Indian Navy\u2019s reach, endurance and operational effectiveness in the Indian Ocean region. \u201cFleet support ships provide this critical capability by enabling at-sea replenishment and supporting naval operations over prolonged periods, thereby enhancing the fleet\u2019s operational endurance,\u201d he said.The defence minister had recently announced that a record 18 warships would be commissioned or inducted in 2026, marking the largest single-year force expansion in its history. Currently, around 45 active warship construction projects are under way, with orders for additional vessels and submarines approved or in the pipeline. With the Rajnath-led defence ministry pushing for self-reliance in naval shipbuilding, more than 75% of the content on these newly-built warships is now made in India.The upgraded Slipway-4 has been extended and strengthened to enable HSL to build and launch ships of up to 45,000 DWT. The 300-tonne Goliath Crane spanning Slipways 3 and 4 has been designed and manufactured by L&T Geostructure with Konecranes under Make in India. The new infrastructure will strengthen HSL\u2019s ability to undertake larger and more complex shipbuilding programmes and support modern block construction.\u201cSelf-reliance is an important milestone, but global competitiveness is the next big leap,\u201d Rajnath said while stressing that Indian shipyards should be able to compete on quality, cost, technology, delivery and reliability with the world\u2019s leading shipyards.Calling for Visakhapatnam to be developed as a maritime industrial hub, Rajnath said the presence of Eastern Naval Command, Naval Dockyard, HSL, and Visakhapatnam Port provides the city with the \u201cfoundation for an integrated maritime ecosystem\u201d.Recalling the launch of the first ship built in independent India \u2018Jala Usha\u2019 at Visakhapatnam in 1948, the minister highlighted India\u2019s long-standing maritime heritage, noting that the country\u2019s relationship with the sea dates back to ancient times.He described HSL as a custodian of India\u2019s national maritime capability and lauded its contribution to the country\u2019s maritime and defence requirements for more than eight decades. He highlighted HSL\u2019s attainment of Miniratna Category-I status in 2025 after it came under the defence ministry as an important milestone reflecting its transformation and sustained efforts.\u201cOur goal should be simple and clear \u2014 Design better, build faster, deliver on time. Operate efficiently and do maintenance effectively,\u201d Rajnath said.At Koraput, Rajnath announced the establishment of a second production line for Shakti engines. Describing the milestone delivery of 2,000th aero-engine by HAL as a significant achievement in India\u2019s aerospace journey, he called for strengthening indigenous capabilities in the design, development, testing, manufacturing and maintenance of advanced aero-engines, stressing that mastery of propulsion technology is essential for self-reliance in the aerospace and defence sector.\u201cToday is a historic day for HAL Koraput. The division has today delivered its 2000th engine. This is more than a production milestone. It is a symbol of six decades of engineering capability, skilled manpower and commitment to strengthening India\u2019s defence preparedness. I am extremely pleased to be part of this remarkable journey. HAL Koraput has also crossed another significant milestone. It has overhauled more than 9,000 engines. Behind these numbers is the skill and dedication of the engineers and technicians who keep India\u2019s critical platforms mission-ready,\u201d Rajnath later posted on X.He highlighted HAL Koraput\u2019s contribution to military aviation, noting that its engines have powered frontline aircraft, including MiG-21, MiG-27, MiG-29 and Su-30MKI. He stated that while production provides new capability, overhaul extends service life, making both critical for military preparedness. The production of AL-31FP engines for the Su-30MKI is an important step in strengthening India\u2019s indigenous engine manufacturing capability.The minister further said on X, \u201cDespite global supply-chain disruptions and raw-material challenges, the Koraput team delivered its first engine ahead of schedule. 63 engines have now been delivered. I would like to acknowledge the commitment demonstrated by the team here in its production. HAL is also enhancing annual production capacity from 30 to 50 engines. These capabilities directly contribute to the sustained operational readiness of the IAF\u2019s Su-30MKI fleet.\u201dOn increasing helicopter engine capacity, Rajnath said, \u201cIndia\u2019s growing fleet of indigenous helicopters requires a strong and reliable indigenous engine ecosystem. HAL is establishing a second production line for Shakti engines at Koraput, adding to the existing capability at Engine Division, Bengaluru. Together, these facilities will strengthen our capacity to support platforms such as the ALH and LCH and meet the evolving requirements of the armed forces. A stronger engine ecosystem is essential to a stronger self-reliant defence capability.\u201d<\/div>\n


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