PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval warships

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenous naval warships – INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak – in Kolkata, describing the event as a major milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance, maritime strength and the vision of a developed nation. Addressing the Tri-Commissioning Ceremony in Kolkata, PM Modi said the induction of the three naval warships reflected India’s growing capabilities in defence manufacturing and maritime security. He emphasised that all three vessels were designed and built in India, showcasing the country’s engineering expertise, industrial capacity and skilled workforce. “A country is powerful when it is Atmanirbhar,” the Prime Minister said, adding that India is preparing itself for a self-reliant and developed future by strengthening its maritime capabilities. He revealed that more than 40 Made-in-India warships and submarines have joined the Indian Navy in recent years, while 45 major naval warships are currently under construction. He said this demonstrated the rapid expansion of India’s defence-industrial base and its growing technological capabilities.

VIDEO | PM Modi commissions indigenously built stealth frigate Dunagiri, survey vessel Sanshodhak, anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft Agray.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the tri-commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Agray, and INS Sanshodhak is going to be a defining moment in India’s Maritime Capability Development. In a social media post, the Minister said that these state-of-the-art platforms are a testament to the country’s robust defence manufacturing ecosystem and its unwavering resolve towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Singh said that these ships now stand ready to safeguard India’s national interests and ensure a secure Indian Ocean.

INS Dunagiri, a Project 17A stealth frigate, is armed with BrahMos missiles and medium-range air defence systems. INS Sanshodhak is a survey vessel designed for coastal and deep-water hydrographic operations, while INS Agray is an anti-submarine warfare craft equipped with torpedoes, rocket launchers and sonar systems for coastal defence. The Navy said the vessels have more than 75% indigenous content and involve over 200 micro, small and medium enterprises, highlighting the growth of India’s domestic shipbuilding industry.