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Indian Navy Signs Contract with GRSE for LCU

  • 12:00 AM, October 3, 2011
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Indian Navy signed a contract with GRSE, Kolkotta for construction of eight Landing Craft Utility (LCU) for a cost of Rs 2100 Cr. The first ship is to be delivered in 35 months. The 800 ton LCU is propelled by two diesel engines and can carry main battle tanks, BMPs, and personnel in various combinations. . .
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