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India plans $5.3B amphibious warships to boost naval reach

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India is planning to acquire four large amphibious warships, known as landing platform docks (LPDs), each displacing over 30,000 tonnes. These vessels, estimated to cost approximately $5.3 billion, will be built in India and are intended to enhance the Indian Navy's capabilities for logistical support and humanitarian missions across the Indian Ocean. The ships will be equipped to carry up to 900 personnel, vehicles, and heavy equipment, along with helicopters, and will feature electric propulsion systems developed through an India-UK defense partnership. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Junaid Kathju ·

    India seeks to expand navy’s reach with 4 amphibious warships

    India’s planned acquisition of four large amphibious warships would strengthen its ability to support naval logistics and humanitarian missions across the Indian Ocean, with security experts saying their value depends on how the navy could effectively utilise them during a crisis…

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