India has ordered 18 large Kamewa waterjets from Kongsberg Maritime for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) programme.
These waterjets will be integrated into six new missile vessels under construction at Cochin Shipyard, as part of a contract awarded in March 2023.
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Delivery of the equipment will be in line with the shipbuilding schedule, with induction of the vessels into the Navy expected from 2027 onwards.
For Kongsberg Maritime, this contract represents its largest single waterjet order to date and signals a strong return to large waterjet manufacturing after a relatively quiet period over the past decade.
Designed for varying hull materials and available in multiple propulsion configurations, the waterjets are intended to provide the required speed and manoeuvrability for naval operations.
Each NGMV will receive this system as a critical part of its propulsion package, with installation aimed at supporting operational requirements.
Kongsberg Maritime high-speed craft vice president Anders Valkeinen said: “This is a milestone project for Kongsberg Maritime and a testament to the trust placed in our waterjet technology for demanding naval applications.
“Our Kamewa waterjets will deliver the speed, agility, and reliability required for these advanced missile vessels.”
Cochin Shipyard Limited is leading construction of the six-vessel fleet, with the first ship’s steel-cutting ceremony held on 16 December 2024.
In addition to the waterjets, the new vessels will be powered by GE Aerospace’s LM2500 engines.
The NGMVs are also planned to feature modern weapons and sensors, aligning with the Indian Navy’s plans to strengthen operational capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region.
A spokesperson for Cochin Shipyard Limited said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Kongsberg Maritime for the supply of the waterjet propulsion system for the Naval project currently under construction at CSL for the Indian Navy.
“Kongsberg Maritime has been a valued and reliable partner to CSL across several commercial projects in the past, and the association has been marked by strong technical cooperation and mutual confidence.”
