Construction Of India’s First Indigenous Hovercraft For Coast Guard Begins At Goa Shipyard
Construction Of India’s First Indigenous Hovercraft For Coast Guard Begins At Goa Shipyard
The hovercraft, developed using established Griffon Hoverwork designs, is being customised for diverse coastal security tasks. Once deployed, these ACVs will offer improved speed, greater tactical versatility, and the ability to operate in shallow waters, allowing for rapid response in patrolling, interdiction, and search and rescue operations along India's extensive maritime borders.
The hovercraft, developed using established Griffon Hoverwork designs, is being customised for diverse coastal security tasks. Once deployed, these ACVs will offer improved speed, greater tactical versatility, and the ability to operate in shallow waters, allowing for rapid response in patrolling, interdiction, and search and rescue operations along India's extensive maritime borders.