World · 19 Oct
FSS Surya launch: Why has the Navy waited so long, and why does the Indian Ocean demand them?
AI summaryDefence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the first of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) named Surya at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam. The project faced multiple delays, including a collapsed partnership with South Korea and a stalled Turkish deal due to geopolitical concerns. The indigenous construction of the FSS aims to enhance the Indian Navy's operational reach and sustain its presence in the Indian Ocean.
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