U.S. warship Charles Drew in India for repairs | ‘Atmanirbharta’ in defence

In a huge boost to ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence,' the U.S. Navy ship Charles Drew arrived at Larsen and Toubro shipyard at Kattupalli in Chennai on Sunday for undertaking repairs and allied services. This will be the first time that a U.S. Navy ship is being repaired in an Indian shipyard. The USNS Charles Drew will be at Kattupalli shipyard for 11 days and undergo repairs in various areas. Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area Rear Admiral S Venkat Raman and other senior officials of Ministry of Defence visited the shipyard to welcome the vessel. Consul General of US Embassy in Chennai Judith Ravin and Defence Attaché at the US Embassy at New Delhi Rear Admiral Michael Baker were also present. Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar termed the event as a red-letter day for the Indian shipbuilding industry and the Indo-U.S. defence relationship. Watch this video for more details.