A significant milestone was achieved in India’s defense production capabilities with the launching ceremony of the 10th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134), held on 26 March 2025 at the M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd in Thane. The ceremony was attended by notable dignitaries, including Commodore Rahul Jagat, who serves as the Chief Guest and is associated with the Submarine Overseeing Team in Mumbai.
This event highlights the indigenous development and progress within India’s naval capabilities, as the contract for constructing a total of eleven ACTCM Barges was awarded to the MSME Shipyard, M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, on 5 March 2021. The design and construction of these vessels are a testament to the collaborative efforts between an Indian ship design firm and the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). Ensuring the barges’ seaworthiness was a priority, leading to comprehensive model testing carried out at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam.
To date, the shipyard has successfully delivered nine of the eleven barges, which are currently being utilized effectively by the Indian Navy for operational purposes. The launching of the LSAM 24 barge signifies another important advancement in bolstering India’s maritime capabilities and enhancing the operational readiness of its naval forces.
In alignment with the Government of India’s initiatives, these barges symbolize the essence of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ reflecting a committed effort toward self-reliance and indigenization in defense manufacturing. The successful launch of LSAM 24 not only showcases India’s growing expertise in indigenous shipbuilding but also emphasizes the collaborative spirit of the Indian defense sector in addressing the challenges of maritime security.
