Tenth ACTCM Barge LSAM 24 Launched to Strengthen Indian Navy's Logistics
Key Aspect | Details |
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Event | 10th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge (LSAM 24) launched on March 26, 2025 |
Location | M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane (An MSME shipyard) |
Contract Award Date | March 5, 2021 (for 11 barges) |
Key Attendee | Cmde Rahul Jagat, SPS, Submarine Overseeing Team (SOT), Mumbai |
Design & Certification | Indigenous design in collaboration with an Indian Ship Design firm, certified by Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) |
Testing | Model testing conducted at NSTL, Visakhapatnam |
Operational Role | Transport ammunition, torpedoes, and missiles for Indian Navy logistics |
Delivered Barges | Nine previously delivered barges already in service |
Program Affiliation | Supports Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives |