Bharat Forge Signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh to Build India’s First Private Marine Gas Turbine Facility

Bharat Forge Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to set up India’s first private-sector Marine Gas Turbine (MGT) facility.

The project will be built in Visakhapatnam inside the Andhra Pradesh Defence Manufacturing Corridor. The announcement was made during an aerospace and defence investment conclave in Puttaparthy.

The event was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

What the Facility Will Do?

The new complex will be located near the Naval Dockyard, INS Eksila, and the Eastern Naval Command headquarters.

It will bring key marine gas turbine repair and development work to the private sector for the first time in India.

Phase 1: Repair and Overhaul Hub

The first phase will focus on:

• Repair and overhaul of marine gas turbines
• Restoration of blades, vanes and combustion liners
• Component manufacturing and testing labs
• Faster turnaround (around 72 hours) for naval maintenance 

This will directly support the Indian Navy and improve fleet readiness.

Phase 2: Indigenous Development

The second phase will include:

• A marine gas turbine development and assembly hall
• A full-scale hot test facility
• Development and certification of an indigenous marine gas turbine 

This will be the first time such a capability is built in India’s private sector.

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Jobs and Export Opportunities

The project is expected to create about 750 direct and indirect jobs. 
The facility will also serve as a repair and overhaul hub for navies of friendly countries in the region.

Why This Project Matters?

Marine gas turbines power India’s frontline warships. Until now, India depended heavily on foreign supply chains for maintenance and parts.

Recent global disruptions have slowed repairs and affected operational readiness. This project aims to reduce that dependency and strengthen defence self-reliance.

Conclusion

Bharat Forge’s new marine gas turbine complex marks a major step in India’s push for defence self-reliance. By bringing repair, overhaul and development capabilities to India, the project will strengthen naval readiness, create jobs and position the country as a regional defence hub.

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