Goa Shipyard Ltd Showcases Indigenous Vessels at NAVDEX 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) showcases indigenous Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) and Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) at NAVDEX 2025. |
| Organizer | ADNEC Group, UAE Ministry of Defence & Tawazun Council. |
| Event | NAVDEX 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE. |
| Showcased Vessels | Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). |
| FPV Specifications | 50 meters long, 35 knots speed, anti-smuggling & anti-terrorist missions. |
| OPV Roles | Combat operations, SAR, anti-piracy, environmental disaster response. |
| Additional Displays | Floating docks, pollution control vessels. |
| GSL Legacy | Established in 1957, DPSU since 1967, known for indigenous warship design. |
| Strategic Impact | Strengthens India's naval capabilities & international defense collaborations. |