On 19 June 2026 the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Bharat Forge Limited for 12 sets of 1.25 MW marine gas turbine generators for the Indian Navy.
Contract Details
- Value: Approximately Rs 425 crore.
- Quantity & capacity: 12 sets; each rated at 1.25 MW.
- Execution period: Five years.
- Procurement category: Buy (Indian) under Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020.
- Indigenous content: Minimum 60% local content requirement.
Technical and Operational Role
- Platform fit: Intended for Kolkata‑class destroyers to replace lower‑capacity onboard units.
- Primary function: Provide onboard electrical power for combat systems, weapons and sensor suites.
- Gas turbine traits: High power‑to‑weight ratio and rapid power availability compared with comparable prime movers.
Industry, Infrastructure and Development
- Manufacturer entry: Marks Bharat Forge’s entry into the marine gas turbine sector.
- Facilities: Contract includes establishment of an integration and test facility.
- R&D role: Vendor to participate in design and development for larger power plants and propulsion gas turbines.
- Policy linkage: Aligned with Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- DAP 2020 — Buy (Indian): Category for procurements from Indian vendors; separate sub‑category Buy (Indian‑IDDM) applies to indigenously designed, developed and manufactured items.
- Naval electrical demand: Modern combatants require MW‑class generation for AESA radars, electronic suites and decentralised power systems.