NEW DELHI: Kirloskar Oil Engines, one of the flagship companies of India’s Kirloskar group, has said that the company is “on track” to deliver India’s first locally-made marine engine for the Indian Navy.A four-stroke, 6 MW V12 engine will be “delivered to the Navy by April 2028”as per contractually-mandated deadline, Kirloskar Oil Engines’ CEO Rahul Sahai recently told the media.A sanction order for the design and development of a 6 MW medium speed marine diesel engine was signed between the Navy and the Kirloskar last April under Make-I category of the procurement procedure. Prototype diesel engine with indigenous content of over 50% is being developed at a cost of Rs 270 crore with 70% funding from the govt.These engines are intended for main propulsion and power generation on Navy and Coast Guard vessels.The Navy has contracted the development of this engine in order to achieve ‘Aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in marine engine manufacturing. The engine development will reduce reliance on foreign original equipment manufacturers from countries like the US, UK, and Ukraine as the critical technology will be available in-house and save foreign exchange. The initiative strengthens indigenous capabilities, supports the “Make in India” initiative, and fosters a domestic defence industrial ecosystem.The development of the engine supports the conversion of older steam-based systems to modern, efficient diesel-based systems, as seen in the upgrade of the INS Beas. Developing indigenous engines will also allow better control over life cycle costs, maintenance, and supply chains for the Navy.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRed Carpet Welcome For PM Modi In Israel, Congress Slams Visit Over Gaza ‘Genocide’ | Headlines@8Big Honour for India: PM Modi Becomes First to Receive Knesset Speaker’s Medal”Zero Tolerance For Terrorist Acts…”Jaishankar Sends Strong Message Against Terror at UNHRC’We Feel Your Pain’: PM Modi Shares ‘Pain Of Terror’ With Israel, Slams Hamas And October 7 Attack‘More Than A Friend, A Brother’: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hails PM Modi During Knesset AddressPM Modi’s Visit to Israel End IAF’s Need For Tanker Aircrafts | Watch“Pride and Emotion”: Indian Diaspora Welcomes PM Modi to IsraelRed Carpet Optics In Tel Aviv: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Offers Grand Welcome To PM ModiPM Modi’s Israel Menu Revealed: From Gujarati Dishes to Local DelightsLondon-Based Indian Eatery Shuts Down After Owner Blames Pakistani Threats And Diaspora Tensions123Photostories7 modern Indian films that broke barriers and won international praiseMayank Pawar to Danish Zehen: Reality show contestants whose deaths shocked fansPCOS-related inflammation: 7 yoga poses that may support hormonal balance and metabolic healthKatie Leung,Regé-Jean Page to Freddie Stroma: Every ‘Harry Potter’ actor who starred in ‘Bridgerton’How to make Dhaba-style Panchmel Dal for dinner at home5 iconic real estate streets of Delhi; where all the elite livesFrom ‘Paa’ to ‘Kalki 2898 AD’: 12 performances that prove Amitabh Bachchan is Bollywood’s ultimate chameleon10 interesting ways to pack basi roti for school or office tiffin5 ultra-luxury SUVs designed for effortless long-distance touring5 best wildlife experiences that prove Rajasthan is more than forts and palaces123Hot PicksMumbai BMC BudgetTrump’s State of the UnionGold rate todayBihar wedding shootIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingKayla NicoleTyler LucasBrittany MahomesJosh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld Net WorthWinter OlympicsMegyn KellyPatrik LaineNFL Combine 2026Mel Owens DivorceNFL Trade News
NEW DELHI: Kirloskar Oil Engines, one of the flagship companies of India’s Kirloskar group, has said that the company is “on track” to deliver India’s first locally-made marine engine for the Indian Navy.A four-stroke, 6 MW V12 engine will be “delivered to the Navy by April 2028”as per contractually-mandated deadline, Kirloskar Oil Engines’ CEO Rahul Sahai recently told the media.A sanction order for the design and development of a 6 MW medium speed marine diesel engine was signed between the Navy and the Kirloskar last April under Make-I category of the procurement procedure. Prototype diesel engine with indigenous content of over 50% is being developed at a cost of Rs 270 crore with 70% funding from the govt.These engines are intended for main propulsion and power generation on Navy and Coast Guard vessels.The Navy has contracted the development of this engine in order to achieve ‘Aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in marine engine manufacturing. The engine development will reduce reliance on foreign original equipment manufacturers from countries like the US, UK, and Ukraine as the critical technology will be available in-house and save foreign exchange. The initiative strengthens indigenous capabilities, supports the “Make in India” initiative, and fosters a domestic defence industrial ecosystem.The development of the engine supports the conversion of older steam-based systems to modern, efficient diesel-based systems, as seen in the upgrade of the INS Beas. Developing indigenous engines will also allow better control over life cycle costs, maintenance, and supply chains for the Navy.
