Reliance Defence and Engineering Ltd - Press Release

Reliance Infrastructure controlled Reliance Defence and Engineering Limited ('RDEL') today launched the first two Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPVs) NS001 & NS002 at their shipyard in Pipavav, Gujarat.<BR> <BR> The two NOPVs are a part of five ships under P-21 project of Indian Navy.<BR> <BR> RDEL is the first private shipyard in India to obtain defence production license and sign a contract for defence ships in 2011. The Company is also engaged in construction of one Training ship and fourteen Fast Petrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Cost Guard. <BR> <BR> The five NOPVs are patrol ships and armed with 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) system along with two 30mm AK-630 guns which provide medium range and short range offensive and defensive capabilities. The armament is remotely controlled through an electronic Fire Control System.<BR> <BR>