Indicating the commitment of the US Navy and Department of Defense to utilise ship repair and maintenance facilities in India, two large cargo ferrying vessels of the US Navy successfully underwent repairs in an Indian shipyard, over the last seven months. USNS Matthew Perry, a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship of the US Navy, is the latest to sail out of the southern Indian city of Chennai after undergoing maintenance works at the Larsen &amp; Toubro shipyard here. Matthew Perry underwent voyage repairs in Chennai for a little over two weeks — from March 11&nbsp;tp 27.&nbsp;

The USNS Matthew Perry measures 210 metres in length, and 32.3 metres in breadth and has 35,300&nbsp;tonnage. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken had expressed intent to utilise the ship repair facilities in India, at the US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington DC in April 2022.&nbsp;

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Judith Ravin, US Consul General in Chennai said that the US is a proud Indo-Pacific nation and the US vital interests are inexplicably tied to the region and India is an important partner of the US, in the Indo-Pacific. "I am confident the USNS Matthew Perry's maintenance and repair works in India will further strengthen our bond. Our shipping industries positively contribute to a free and open Indo-Pacific by partnering to deliver effective, efficient and economical repair of military vessels," he added.&nbsp;

In August 2022, USNS Charles Drew became the first-ever American ship to undergo repair and maintenance in India. The Charles Drew and Matthew Perry are part of the United States Military Sealift Command and are Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ships.&nbsp;

In February 2023, Indian&nbsp;government-run defence and aerospace firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said it’ll soon be performing maintenance and repairs on the engines of the American-origin MQ-9B drones.&nbsp;

The General Atomics MQ-9B High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones are currently in use by the Indian Navy for Maritime Surveillance requirements. While the Indian Navy uses drones that are leased from General Atomics, there are proposals to purchase 30 MQ-9B drones, 10 each for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of these drone engines at the HAL engine division in Bengaluru gain&nbsp;significance, given that talks are on for purchasing these drones for India's strategic use.

“HAL has been manufacturing and providing MRO support for TPE 331-5 engines for the last 40 years. We are also establishing facilities for manufacturing TPE 331-12B engines for HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo trainer) project. The engine used on the MQ-9B Remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) belongs to the same family of engines with upgraded configuration to adapt to the RPAS technology," C.B. Ananthakrishnan, Chairman and Managing Director, of HAL, had said.&nbsp; 
 
 
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Indicating the commitment of the US Navy and Department of Defense to utilise ship repair and maintenance facilities in India, two large cargo ferrying vessels of the US Navy successfully underwent repairs in an Indian shipyard, over the last seven months.

Indicating the commitment of the US Navy and Department of Defense to utilise ship repair and maintenance facilities in India, two large cargo ferrying vessels of the US Navy successfully underwent repairs in an Indian shipyard, over the last seven months. USNS Matthew Perry, a Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship of the US Navy, is the latest to sail out of the southern Indian city of Chennai after undergoing maintenance works at the Larsen & Toubro shipyard here. Matthew Perry underwent voyage repairs in Chennai for a little over two weeks — from March 11 tp 27. The USNS Matthew Perry measures 210 metres in length, and 32.3 metres in breadth and has 35,300 tonnage. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken had expressed intent to utilise the ship repair facilities in India, at the US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington DC in April 2022. ALSO READ | Indian govt-run shipyard CSL begins construction of six vessels for German firm Judith Ravin, US Consul General in Chennai said that the US is a proud Indo-Pacific nation and the US vital interests are inexplicably tied to the region and India is an important partner of the US, in the Indo-Pacific. "I am confident the USNS Matthew Perry's maintenance and repair works in India will further strengthen our bond. Our shipping industries positively contribute to a free and open Indo-Pacific by partnering to deliver effective, efficient and economical repair of military vessels," he added. In August 2022, USNS Charles Drew became the first-ever American ship to undergo repair and maintenance in India. The Charles Drew and Matthew Perry are part of the United States Military Sealift Command and are Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ships. In February 2023, Indian government-run defence and aerospace firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said it’ll soon be performing maintenance and repairs on the engines of the American-origin MQ-9B drones. The General Atomics MQ-9B High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones are currently in use by the Indian Navy for Maritime Surveillance requirements. While the Indian Navy uses drones that are leased from General Atomics, there are proposals to purchase 30 MQ-9B drones, 10 each for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of these drone engines at the HAL engine division in Bengaluru gain significance, given that talks are on for purchasing these drones for India's strategic use. “HAL has been manufacturing and providing MRO support for TPE 331-5 engines for the last 40 years. We are also establishing facilities for manufacturing TPE 331-12B engines for HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo trainer) project. The engine used on the MQ-9B Remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) belongs to the same family of engines with upgraded configuration to adapt to the RPAS technology," C.B. Ananthakrishnan, Chairman and Managing Director, of HAL, had said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Sign of growing defence ties, two US Navy ships undergo repairs at Indian shipyard

The USNS Charles Drew, an American Navy cargo ship, arrived in an Indian shipyard for repair and allied activities, marking a significant step forward for India-US relations and the Indian shipbuilding industry. The US Navy has awarded a contract to private firm L &amp; T's Shipyard in Kattupalli, near Chennai in southern India.The vessel will spend days at the private shipyard to undergo repair work in various areas.

The USNS Charles Drew:

The vessel is known as the United States’ Military Sealift Command’s Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship, USNS Charles Drew. The Charles Drew is a cargo-carrier vessel that provides critical support to the U.S. Navy fleet operating in the Indo-Pacific Region. 

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The ships of MSC’s CLF (Military Sealift Command Combat Logistics Force) are the supply lines to U.S. Navy ships at sea. These ships provide virtually everything US Navy ships need, including fuel, food, fleet ordnance and dry cargo, spare parts, mail, and other supplies.  

All CLF ships are government-owned and operated by U.S. government civil service mariners. In addition to U.S. Navy ships, Military Sealift Command’s Combat Logistics Force also resupplies international partners and allies operating in the Indo-Pacific Region. CLF ships enable the US Navy fleet to remain at sea and combat ready for extended periods of time.  

The USNS Charles Drew is 689 ft long, 106 ft wide, has a displacement of 41,000 tons, and can travel at a speed of 20 knots. The ship is manned by a 53-member crew and can carry over 6,600 tonnes of dry cargo, over 1,700 tonnes of refrigerated stores, and 18,000 barrels of cargo fuel. A barrel is a unit of volume equal to 42 U.S. gallons or 9702.0 cubic inches.

The USNS Charles Drew is designed to carry 63% more cargo than previous AE and AFS classes of ships, and it can accommodate two vertical replenishment helicopters.

What Indian and US officials said about the Charles Drew visit

"We are indeed pleased to welcome US Naval Ship USNS Charles Drew to India for making her voyage ready," India's Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar said.India’s initiative also assumes special significance in furthering the strategic partnership between India and the US. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for deeper engagement. "

He added that the arrival of USNS Charles Drew for repairs was a sign of a maturing Indian shipbuilding industry. "Today, India has six major shipyards with a turnover of nearly $2 billion. We are making ships not only for our own requirements. We have our own design house and are capable of making all kinds of state-of-the-art ships. The country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, Vikrant, is a shining example of the growth of the Indian shipbuilding industry.

US Consul General in Chennai, Ms. Judith Ravin, said: "In April, at the US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin affirmed their intention to explore utilising Indian shipyards for repairs on US Navy vessels. This first-ever repair of USNS Charles Drew is a landmark development to be celebrated as a symbol of our strengthened US-India partnership.

The Defence Attaché at the US Embassy in New Delhi. Rear Admiral Michael Baker said, "Our shipping industries positively contribute to a free and open Indo-Pacific by partnering to deliver effective, efficient, and economical repair of military vessels." 
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The USNS Charles Drew, an American Navy cargo ship, arrived in an Indian shipyard for repair and allied activities, marking a significant step forward for India-US relations and the Indian shipbuilding industry. The US Navy has awarded a contract to private firm L & T's Shipyard in Kattupalli, near Chennai in southern India.The vessel will spend days at the private shipyard to undergo repair work in various areas. The USNS Charles Drew: The vessel is known as the United States’ Military Sealift Command’s Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship, USNS Charles Drew. The Charles Drew is a cargo-carrier vessel that provides critical support to the U.S. Navy fleet operating in the Indo-Pacific Region.  The USNS Charles Drew is massive! #689ft long,106ft wide & has a displacement of 41,000tons (IAC Vikrant displacement is similar) Manned by a 53-member crew Charles Drew has 2 helos, supplies almost anything that US navy ships at sea require (spares, mail, fuel, food, ammo) https://t.co/CmitQk1dEF pic.twitter.com/ZIq5VyGAME — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) August 8, 2022 × The ships of MSC’s CLF (Military Sealift Command Combat Logistics Force) are the supply lines to U.S. Navy ships at sea. These ships provide virtually everything US Navy ships need, including fuel, food, fleet ordnance and dry cargo, spare parts, mail, and other supplies.   All CLF ships are government-owned and operated by U.S. government civil service mariners. In addition to U.S. Navy ships, Military Sealift Command’s Combat Logistics Force also resupplies international partners and allies operating in the Indo-Pacific Region. CLF ships enable the US Navy fleet to remain at sea and combat ready for extended periods of time.   The USNS Charles Drew is 689 ft long, 106 ft wide, has a displacement of 41,000 tons, and can travel at a speed of 20 knots. The ship is manned by a 53-member crew and can carry over 6,600 tonnes of dry cargo, over 1,700 tonnes of refrigerated stores, and 18,000 barrels of cargo fuel. A barrel is a unit of volume equal to 42 U.S. gallons or 9702.0 cubic inches. The USNS Charles Drew is designed to carry 63% more cargo than previous AE and AFS classes of ships, and it can accommodate two vertical replenishment helicopters. What Indian and US officials said about the Charles Drew visit "We are indeed pleased to welcome US Naval Ship USNS Charles Drew to India for making her voyage ready," India's Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar said.India’s initiative also assumes special significance in furthering the strategic partnership between India and the US. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for deeper engagement. " He added that the arrival of USNS Charles Drew for repairs was a sign of a maturing Indian shipbuilding industry. "Today, India has six major shipyards with a turnover of nearly $2 billion. We are making ships not only for our own requirements. We have our own design house and are capable of making all kinds of state-of-the-art ships. The country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, Vikrant, is a shining example of the growth of the Indian shipbuilding industry. US Consul General in Chennai, Ms. Judith Ravin, said: "In April, at the US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin affirmed their intention to explore utilising Indian shipyards for repairs on US Navy vessels. This first-ever repair of USNS Charles Drew is a landmark development to be celebrated as a symbol of our strengthened US-India partnership. The Defence Attaché at the US Embassy in New Delhi. Rear Admiral Michael Baker said, "Our shipping industries positively contribute to a free and open Indo-Pacific by partnering to deliver effective, efficient, and economical repair of military vessels." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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