The Indian Navy is scheduled to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms—INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray—in Kolkata on June 21 (Sunday).
The landmark ceremony will be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
On June 21, at around 9:15 a.m., the Prime Minister will commission the three indigenously designed and built naval vessels at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
“Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the vessels represent key operational capabilities across maritime combat, hydrographic surveying, and anti-submarine warfare. Together, they reflect the Navy’s balanced approach to capability development, strengthening blue-water operations, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and securing coastal waters against evolving threats,” the Ministry of Defence said on Friday.
INS Dunagiri, the fifth Project 17A stealth frigate, is equipped with advanced weapons and sensors, including BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles and the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system, significantly enhancing the Navy’s combat capability.
INS Sanshodhak, the fourth Survey Vessel (Large), is designed for coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys and the collection of oceanographic and geophysical data for defence and civil applications. It is equipped with advanced survey systems, including Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
INS Agray, the fourth vessel of the Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, is equipped with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous rocket launchers, and shallow-water sonar systems to detect and engage underwater threats in littoral waters.
The three platforms demonstrate the growing maturity of India’s indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem, with indigenous content exceeding 75 per cent. Their construction involved extensive participation from Indian industry, including more than 200 MSMEs, and generated substantial direct and indirect employment.
The commissioning of these vessels highlights the collaborative efforts of the Government of India, the Indian Navy, public-sector shipyards, private industry, and MSMEs in advancing the objectives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and strengthening India’s maritime capabilities.