The Indian Navy is preparing to issue a tender for four large Landing Platform Dock (LPD) warships, with a projected cost of around Rs 80 billion, to expand its amphibious warfare capabilities. The proposed ships are expected to operate fixed-wing naval drones and serve as command-and-control centres for extended shore operations from the sea. Defence officials stated that the Ministry of Defence will review the proposal in a high-level meeting, highlighting that this could become one of the largest surface warship projects in India. Indian shipbuilders are expected to lead the project, with participation from major players such as L&T, Mazagon Dockyards, Cochin Shipyard, and Hindustan Shipbuilders Limited. The Navy has been pursuing enhanced amphibious capabilities for several years.

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