Fleet Support Ships

Strategic Priority Program

Indian Navy › Procurement

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

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

CURRENT

Development, integration and user trials.

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

Fleet Support Ships, India - Naval Technology

news.google.com · 12 Oct 2026

After Scrapping Turkish Tie-Up, How India is Indigenously Building 40,000-Tonne Fleet Support Ships - Defence.in

news.google.com · 13 Oct 2026

India Moves to Boost Navy’s Endurance With Indigenous Fleet Support Ships - Bharat Shakti

news.google.com · 06 Oct 2026

Launch of Indian Navy's First Fleet Support Ship 'Surya' (FSS-1) at HSL - Utkarsh Classes

news.google.com · 06 Oct 2026

HSL Launches First Fleet Support Ship, Lays Keel for Fifth Vessel - Indian Masterminds

news.google.com · 07 Oct 2026

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about Fleet Support Ships

Pipeline Status

Stage 6/7

Construction Ongoing

Estimated Budget

Contract signed Aug 2023 (value undisclosed in this row)

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2023–2035

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Navy

75% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of Fleet Support Ships?▾

Fleet Support Ships (FSS) Program is currently at Stage 6 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Construction Ongoing). Large displacement replenishment ships to extend naval endurance, logistics reach and mobility

What is the estimated budget or outlay for Fleet Support Ships?▾

The allocated budget outlay for Fleet Support Ships is estimated at Contract signed Aug 2023 (value undisclosed in this row).

When is Fleet Support Ships expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2023–2035.

Which agencies and companies are building Fleet Support Ships?▾

Fleet Support Ships is developed in coordination with vendors: Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Indian Navy.

What is the indigenisation level of Fleet Support Ships?▾

Fleet Support Ships targets an indigenous content of 75%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

Hindustan Shipyard Ltd · Indian Navy

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