Three indigenous warships inducted into the Indian Navy

The day we become manufacturers, we will also become decision-makers ! – Prime Minister

Kolkata (Bengal) – Three indigenous warships have been inducted into the Indian Navy at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port here. The induction of these warships, designed and built in the country, will enhance India’s capabilities. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that these warships have been built in India. Indian engineers have displayed their skills and worked hard for this. This is the greatest strength of New India. My strength lies not in becoming the marketplace of the world, but in self-reliance. India has to become a manufacturer. The day we become manufacturers, we will also become decision-makers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is present at the event.

The three vessels are the advanced stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, the survey vessel INS Sanshodhak and the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft INS Agray. These ships have been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata.

1. INS Dunagiri: Equipped with BrahMos missiles

This warship is equipped with BrahMos supersonic surface-to-surface missiles. It has the capability to operate helicopters. Its stealth technology will help it evade enemy radar detection.

2. INS Sanshodhak: For hydrographic surveys and mapping

INS Sanshodhak is not a combat vessel but is meant for hydrographic surveys. It is equipped for coastal and deep-sea hydrographic surveys, maritime data collection and both defence and civilian applications. The vessel can measure sea depth and prepare nautical charts.

3. INS Agray: Capable of detecting and destroying enemy submarines

INS Agray is an anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft. It is equipped with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous rocket launchers and an advanced sonar system. This enables it to detect and target enemy submarines operating near the coast. It will be deployed for coastal defence and will monitor vessels moving across the seas.