Indian Coast Guard : Updates & Discussion

GRSE signed a three-year Rate Running Contract (RRC) with the Indian Coast Guard on 26 Dec 25 in New Delhi for undertaking W6 routines and major overhauls of MTU 4000 series engines fitted onboard Coast Guard vessels. The engines will be overhauled and tested at rated power at GRSE’s Diesel Engine Plant, Ranchi—a dedicated facility supporting Naval and Coast Guard platforms.

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Hindustan Shipyard Limited has emerged as the winning bidder (L1) in the competitive tender for construction of 18 Next Generation Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard, with an approximate contract value of Rs 3,000 crore. A total of six shipyards participated in the tender process, reflecting strong industry interest, and following detailed technical and commercial evaluation, HSL’s bid was selected as the most competitive.

The vessels will be indigenously designed and constructed in line with the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and indigenous defence shipbuilding initiatives. The contract will be signed in the coming months; the build period for the first vessel is 30 months, followed by subsequent ships at an interval of four months. This award marks a significant project win for HSL in the patrol vessel domain and reinforces its growing capabilities in indigenous defence shipbuilding.

The FPVs are medium-range, weapon-fitted surface vessels capable of operation in Indian waters and around island territories in depths greater than 05 metres, with helo staging through capability and designed for tropical conditions. The vessels will undertake fisheries protection and monitoring, EEZ and coastal patrol, anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, search and rescue, interception of suspected contacts, day and night staging through and fuelling for ALH Mk III, and assistance to ships and crew in distress.
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MoD inks Rs 2,312 crore contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 Aircraft under Buy (Indian) category​

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Posted On: 12 FEB 2026 4:15PM by PIB Delhi

Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 Aircraft along with Operational Role Equipment for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at a cost of Rs 2,312 crore under Buy (Indian) category. The contract was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on February 12, 2026.

The programme is expected to generate significant direct & indirect employment by strengthening the HAL’s production ecosystem and supporting a broad network of MSMEs & ancillary industries. It will also create sustained opportunities in Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul and life cycle technical support.

The contract reinforces the Government’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India while bolstering India’s maritime security architecture.
 
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MoD inks Rs 5,083 crore contracts for ALH Mk-II (MR) & VL-Shtil missiles​

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Posted On: 03 MAR 2026 3:22PM by PIB Delhi

Ministry of Defence, on March 03, 2026, signed contracts worth a total of Rs 5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-II (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch - Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy. The contracts were inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block, New Delhi.



ALH Mk-III (MR)

The contract for ALH Mk-III (MR) along with operational role equipment, an engineering support package, and performance-based logistics support, valued at Rs 2,901 crore, has been inked with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bengaluru under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) category.



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These twin-engine helicopters incorporate state-of-the-art features superior to the currently operated airborne platforms and are capable of undertaking a wide spectrum of maritime security missions from shore-based airfields as well as from ships at sea. The induction will significantly enhance the Indian Coast Guard’s capability for fulfilling the duties of safety and protection of artificial islands, offshore installations, and protection of fishermen & marine environment.

The project envisages supply of equipment from more than 200 MSMEs and is expected to generate approximately 65 lakh man-hours of employment. The contract reinforces the Government’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the Make-in-India initiative, while further strengthening the nation’s maritime security architecture.
 
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HD-ACVs got nod from DAC too.
ICG had an RFID out for 12 units in 2024 i think. Given the existing Griffon Hovercrafts have already started retiring, this program is actually delayed.

GRSE in past had tie up with UK firm, Chowgule shipyard is doing with the same form for smaller Hovercrafts for the Navy.

RFP might go to both, but the technology partner is the only single UK based firm. Hopefully they move quickly on this, given the Pak Marines capability build up along Sir.
 
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