Defence Ministry inks ₹500-cr pact with Cochin Shipyard for refit and re-powering of INS Betwa

Published 11 Nov 2026, 19:16 IST

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The Defence Ministry has signed a Rs 498 crore contract with state‑run Cochin Shipyard Ltd to refit and re‑power the Indian Navy’s guided‑missile frigate INS Betwa, a Brahmaputra‑class vessel. The agreement calls for replacing the ship’s existing steam‑based propulsion with a diesel‑engine system. The contract was sealed on Wednesday in New Delhi.

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INS Betwa to undergo major propulsion system transformation, installation of modernised weapon suite

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India TV Independent News Service 11 Nov 2026, 14:16 IST

Defence Ministry seals Rs 500 crore deal for upgrade of warship INS Betwa

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth Rs 498.58 crore with Cochin Shipyard Limited for the upgrade of naval ship, INS Betwa. The contract was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on November 11, 2026. Under the contract, INS Betwa, a…

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The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 18:24 IST

Defence ministry seals Rs 499-crore deal to give INS Betwa diesel engines, new weapons

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy's frontline guided-missile frigate INS Betwa is set to shed its ageing steam propulsion system for diesel power under a nearly Rs 499 crore refit contract signed with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on Wednesday. The defence ministry inked the contract for the "normal refit…

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The Hindu BusinessLine The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) Current article 11 Nov 2026, 19:16 IST

Defence Ministry inks ₹500-cr pact with Cochin Shipyard for refit and re-powering of INS Betwa

INS Betwa to undergo major propulsion system transformation, installation of modernised weapon suite

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The Pioneer The Pioneer 12 Nov 2026, 02:59 IST

Defence Ministry signs Rs 498.58 crore deal with Cochin Shipyard for INS Betwa refit

Ministry of Defence on Wednesday inked a contract worth Rs 498.58 crore with Cochin Shipyard Limited for the normal refit and re-powering of Indian Navy ship Betwa in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh here. Under the contract, INS Betwa, a Brahmaputra-class frigate, will undergo a…

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