NewzVille Desk
A Project Sanction Order under Make-I category for the Design and Development of 6 MW Medium Speed Marine Diesel Engine has been signed between Indian Navy and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited. The signing took place in the presence of Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary, Defence Production and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff at South Block, New Delhi on 02 April, 2025.
The prototype diesel engine with indigenous content of over 50% will be developed at a cost of Rs 270 crore with 70% funding from the Government of India.
The order also includes development of detailed design for 3-10 MW diesel engine. The developed engines will be used for Main Propulsion and Power Generation on ships of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.
Earlier most of the diesel engines of higher capacity were being imported from foreign Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) till date. This project will start the process in achieving self-reliance in marine engine development in the country.
It is a significant step in the ongoing efforts of the Government, to indigenise critical technologies and achieve Aatmanirbharta in defence.
It will further strengthen indigenous capabilities, save foreign exchange and reduce dependency on foreign OEMs. It will act as a catalyst for the development of defence industrial ecosystem in the country.
