GE Aerospace to power Indian Navy’s next-gen missile vessel

GE Aerospace has received a contract to provide its LM2500 for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) being built by Cochin Shipyard in India.

As disclosed, six LM2500 marine gas turbine engine kits will be delivered by GE Aerospace for assembly and test by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Industrial and Marine Gas Turbine Division in Bangalore, India.

Additionally, GE Aerospace will be supplying its composite base and enclosure, and full complement of gas turbine auxiliary systems. 

These engines will power the newest addition to the Indian Navy’s fleet, described as a force multiplier for their naval capability.

Over 714 vessels globally feature GE Aerospace’s marine gas turbines, according to the company.

The Next Generation Missile Vessel is a new design for the Indian Navy that will reach a max speed of 35 knots and carry an array of anti-surface weapons. The core of the NGMV propulsion system is the LM2500, a marine gas turbine engineered to unleash superior power while meeting stealth requirements.

“The LM2500 gas turbine’s proven power and reliability make it the ideal choice for the NGMV mission. We are proud to continue our collaboration with HAL to deliver this critical technology for India’s maritime defense,” said Amy Gowder, GE Aerospace Defense & Systems President and CEO.

HAL has assembled and tested all LM2500 gas turbines that currently power the Indian Navy’s P17 and P17A frigates, as well as the IAC-1 Vikrant aircraft carrier.

In 2023, GE Aerospace and HAL signed an MOU to explore expanding their capabilities to include assembly, inspection, and testing (AIT) of the LM500 marine gas turbine To date, GE Aerospace has delivered 24 marine gas turbine kits to HAL for the Indian Navy.