The Indian Navy on Sunday commissioned three indigenously built warships – Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray – in Kolkata. The landmark ceremony was presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The three vessels are designed by the India Navy's Warship Design Bureau and GRSE, and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilder Engineers (GRSE). These vessels represent key operational capabilities across maritime combat, hydrographic surveying, and anti-submarine warfare.
"They reflect the Navy's balanced approach to capability development, strengthening blue-water operations, enhancing maritime domain awareness, securing coastal waters against evolving threats," the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
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 system.
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INS Sanshodhak, the fourth Survey Vessel (Large), is equipped with advanced survey systems including Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and Remotely Operated Vehicles. The vessel is designed for coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys and collection of oceanographic and geophysical data for defence and civil applications.
Today, 21 June is also celebrated as World Hydrography Day, PM Modi said, adding that it is a truly remarkable coincidence that on this very day India has commissioned India's most advanced hydrography ship “INS Sanshodhak."
