India now fully self sufficient in military grade steel
India has now become fully self sufficient in producing all types of military grade Steel. Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) has supplied the entire 4000 Tons of Special Steel for India’s indigenous sixth frigate ship, INS Vindhyagiri. The ship is being constructed by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE). Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India, is scheduled to launch the frigate on August 17, 2023.
The steel supplied by SAIL for the INS Vindhyagiri frigate comprises DMR-249 A grade HR Sheets and Plates. This significant milestone also comes on the heels of SAIL’s remarkable contribution to the commissioning of INS Vikrant, the nation’s pride and joy, where SAIL has provided the entire 30,000 Tons of specialty steel for the construction of the aircraft carrier.
SAIL’s involvement in this ambitious project further exemplifies the company’s steadfast dedication to foster indigenous growth and innovation in India’s defence sector.
