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The Indian Navy commissioned three state-of-the-art combat platforms—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—on Wednesday. They were commissioned in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a ceremony at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The Navy deemed it a “monumental leap in India's Indigenous shipbuilding journey”.
“Three Titans; One Remarkable Day in India. A proud moment in India’s journey of maritime excellence and self-reliance!” the Indian Navy wrote on X while sharing an introductory video of the three naval combatants.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicate the three frontline naval combatants — INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer — to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
Speaking on the ocassion, PM Modi said, "In the coming years, India will need hundreds of new ships and new containers." He said, “Today, India is increasing its capabilities in both space and deep sea. Our Samudrayaan project is going to take scientists to a depth of 6000 meters in the sea where only a few countries have been able to reach.”
INS Surat is the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project. It ranks among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers in the world. It has an Indigenous content of 75 per cent and is equipped with state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities.
INS Nilgiri is the first ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project. It has been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and incorporates advanced features for enhanced survivability, seakeeping, and stealth, reflecting the next generation of indigenous frigates.
Both Nilgiri and Surat are equipped with modern aviation facilities and "can operate a range of helicopters, including Chetak, ALH, Sea King, and the newly inducted MH-60R, during both day and night operations," the government said.
INS Vaghsheer is the sixth and final submarine of the P75 Scorpene Project. “It represents India’s growing expertise in submarine construction and has been constructed in collaboration with the Naval Group of France,” the government said.
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