CSL signs Phase III contract for the construction of indigenous aircraft carrier

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) signed the Phase III contract for the construction of an indigenous aircraft carrier with the Ministry of Defence on October 31, 2019. The Rs 30 billion Phase III contract involves operational and harbour acceptance trials of various equipment and systems installed on board, sea trials of the carrier and the activities that are to be undertaken post-delivery of the vessel including support during weapon and aviation trials.