Indian Navy to commission three indigenous Naval platforms in Kolkata on June 21
New Delhi, June 20
The Indian Navy is scheduled to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms, 'Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray' in Kolkata on June 21.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the landmark ceremony will be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi is scheduled to visit West Bengal on June 20-21. During the visit, he will commission three indigenously designed and built naval ships at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata at approximately 9:15 AM before addressing the gathering on the occasion.
Designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the vessels represent key operational capabilities across maritime combat, hydrographic surveying, and anti-submarine warfare.
According to the Ministry of Defence, these frontline platforms reflect the Navy's balanced approach to capability development, strengthening blue-water operations, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and securing coastal waters against evolving threats.
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, significantly enhancing the Navy's combat capability.
Sanshodhak, the fourth Survey Vessel (Large), is designed for coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys and collection of oceanographic and geophysical data for defence and civil applications, and is equipped with advanced survey systems including Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and Remotely Operated Vehicles, the Ministry stated.
Agray, the fourth 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 by Indian industry, including more than 200 MSMEs, and generated substantial direct and indirect employment.
According to the Ministry of Defence, 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.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Love that 75% indigenous content and 200+ MSMEs involved! This is exactly the kind of Aatmanirbhar Bharat we need. But I wish more media attention was given to the actual technology and capabilities rather than just the political aspect. The BrahMos on Dunagiri and the AUVs on Sanshodhak are truly cutting-edge.
Excellent news for maritime security. With China's increasing presence in the Indian Ocean, these new platforms are essential. The addition of agray for anti-submarine warfare is particularly important given the submarine threats we face. Also glad to see Kolkata's shipyard being highlighted - Bengal's industrial legacy lives on.
While I appreciate the indigenous achievement, I do feel we need more transparency about costs and timelines. How many of these were delayed? What's the per-unit cost? That info matters as much as the patriotic pride. Still, credit to GRSE and the Navy for delivering these platforms. 👍
As someone from Visakhapatnam where the Eastern Naval Command is based, this hits close to home. These ships will directly strengthen our coastal security. The fact that they're built in Kolkata, and named after places like Dunagiri (Uttarakhand) and Sanshodhak (surveyor) shows how India's diversity is reflected in our defense.
Incredible! The Sanshodhak with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles sounds like something from sci-fi. Glad to see our survey capabilities getting a boost too - mapping our ocean floor is crucial for both naval ops and scientific research. \n\nOne small critique: I wish more women were highlighted in the construction or design teams. The Navy itself
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