January 8, 2015

Indian Navy selects OTO Melara 127/64 LW gun for Shivalik and Delhi-class destroyers


Indian Navy selects OTO Melara 127/64 LW gun for 13 indigenously designed and built Shivalik-class frigates and Delhi-class destroyers.





India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently approved the INR15 billion (USD243.5 million) procurement of 13 127 mm guns for Indian Navy (IN) warships, for which Italy's OTO Melara was the sole bidder.OTO Melara has offered its 127/64 LW - Vulcano gun system for 13 indigenously designed and built Shivalik-class frigates and Delhi-class destroyers.

OTO Melara emerged as the solitary vendor after BAE Systems declined to field its 127 mm/62 calibre Mk 45 Naval Gun System.

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