SEP 09: The Indian Navy marked another milestone in its pursuit of self-reliance and enhanced operational capability with the launch of the 11th Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, designated LSAM 25 (Yard 135). The launch ceremony took place on 8th September 2025 at the facilities of M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, an MSME shipyard based in Thane.
Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi, Assistant Chief of Warship Production & Acquisition (ACWP&A), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and presided over the formal launching of the vessel.
The contract for the construction of 11 ACTCM Barges was awarded on 5th March 2021 to M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd under the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. The barges have been indigenously designed in collaboration with a domestic ship design firm and certified by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). Their seaworthiness was validated through model testing conducted at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.
Out of the 11 barges contracted, 10 have already been delivered to the Indian Navy and are actively supporting its logistics and operational requirements. LSAM 25 marks the penultimate barge under this project and reflects the efficiency and commitment of Indian industry towards strengthening national maritime capabilities.
These ACTCM barges are a crucial asset for the Navy, enhancing its ability to transport and handle critical ammunition, torpedoes, and missiles during various operational deployments.
The successful launch of LSAM 25 reaffirms India’s growing indigenous defense manufacturing capabilities and highlights the critical role of MSMEs in nation-building.
