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Fleet Support Ships (FSS) Program

ACTIVE

Large displacement replenishment ships to extend naval endurance, logistics reach and mobility

Budget

Contract signed Aug 2023 (value undisclosed in this row)

Timeline

2023–2035

Sector

Indian Navy

Indigenisation

75%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

Contract

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

Dev/Trial

CURRENT

Development, integration and user trials.

Induction

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

Near induction — watch for contract award

Strategic priority designation

Indian Navy signed a contract with HSL for five Fleet Support Ships in Aug 2023; delivery window starts from mid-2027 as per official updates.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

Indian Navy contracts Kongsberg to provide equipment for for its Fleet Support Ships - Shephard Media

news.google.com · 03 Dec 2024

Hindustan Shipyard’s Strategic Resurgence: Pioneering India’s First 44,000-Tonne Naval Fleet Support Ship Project – Analysis - Eurasia Review

news.google.com · 06 Mar 2025

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Hindustan Shipyard Ltd · Indian Navy

LATEST UPDATES

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