New Delhi: Indian Navy has signed a contract with Suryadipta Projects to construct 11 ammunition-cum-torpedo-cum-missile (ACTCM) barges, said an Indian Navy press statement.

The contract with Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, a Thane-based MSME, was concluded on March 5, the statement noted.

“Delivery of barges is scheduled to commence from May 2022. The ACTCM barges will be inducted in Indian Navy to undertake the mission needs for embarking or disembarking ammunition, torpedo, missile, etc.” it said.

The project adds another milestone to the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiative of the Government of India, it said.