ICG bolsters operational effectiveness with induction of indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle

• First of six indigenously-built Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs/hovercraft) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted at Goa on 18 June 2026, built by Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd.
• Flagship example of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence shipbuilding: indigenous construction of a niche amphibious platform earlier imported.
• Relevance: GS-III (Defence, Indigenisation, Internal Security at coasts); Prelims (ICG, ACV mechanics, contract value, builder).