Indian Navy Launches Eighth Missile Cum Ammunition Barge LSAM 11
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of the eighth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79) |
| Date | February 14, 2025 |
| Location | Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra |
| Presided By | Commodore N Gopinath, AGM (PL) at Naval Dockyard Mumbai |
| Built By | M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, Visakhapatnam |
| Contract Date | February 19, 2021 |
| Purpose | Transport, embarkation, and disembarkation of ammunition and supplies for naval operations |
| Testing Authority | Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam |
| Design Approval | Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) |
| National Initiative | Aligns with 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' for defense self-reliance |
| Operational Impact | Enhances logistical support and operational efficiency of the Indian Navy |