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PM Modi commissions three indigenously built naval ships in Kolkata West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan were among the dignitaries present at the commissioning event

'Development, security, prosperity linked to sea': PM Modi commissions 3 naval ships Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built naval ships – INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray – in Kolkata, marking a significant stride in India's maritime self-reliance. These vessels, boasting over 75% indigenous content, will bolster the nation's naval prowess in combat, surveying, and anti-submarine warfare, reinforcing India's growing influence on the global maritime stage.

PM Modi to Commission Three Indigenous Navy Vessels on Sunday New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission three indigenously built frontline Indian Navy platforms —Dunagiri,Sanshodhak, andAgray— in Kolkata on June 21, marking a major milestone in India's maritime and defence capabilities. According to the Ministry of Defence, the commissioning ceremony will take place at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata during PM Modi's visit to West Bengal. He is scheduled to commission the vessels at around 9:15 AM and address the gathering. Designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the three platforms represent key operational capabilities in maritime combat, hydrographic surveying, and anti-submarine warfare. 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 boosting the Navy's combat strength. Sanshodhak, the fourth Survey Vessel (Large), is designed for coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys and the collection of oceanographic and…

PM Modi commissions 3 indigenously built naval ships in Kolkata The vessels include INS Dunagiri (stealth frigate), INS Sanshodhak (survey vessel), and INS Agray (anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft) PM Modi commissions 3 indigenously built naval ships in Kolkata By Snehil Singh Jun 21, 2026 01:06 pm What's the story Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenously built naval ships at Kolkata 's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. The vessels, INS Dunagiri (stealth frigate), INS Sanshodhak (survey vessel), and INS Agray (anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft), are expected to strengthen India's maritime capabilities in combat, survey, and anti-submarine operations. This development is a major step toward India's defense self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Vessel details INS Dunagiri is an advanced warship The Indian Navy described INS Dunagiri as a "powerful and advanced warship" in a video. The stealth frigate is armed with BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles and the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system, enhancing India's combat capabilities. PM Modi emphasized that these ships were built and designed in India, showcas…

Indian Navy to Commission 3 Indigenous Warships in Kolkata Kolkata is set to witness a significant milestone in India's maritime and defence capabilities as the Indian Navy commissions three indigenously built frontline platforms—INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray—on June 21, 2026. Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), the vessels showcase India's growing self-reliance in naval shipbuilding and advanced defence technology. The three platforms represent a balanced enhancement of the Navy’s operational capabilities across maritime combat, hydrographic surveying, and anti-submarine warfare. Their induction is expected to strengthen India's blue-water operations, improve maritime domain awareness, and bolster coastal security against evolving threats. INS Dunagiri, the fifth Project 17A stealth frigate, is equipped with state-of-the-art 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 readiness and strike capabilities. INS Sanshodhak, the fourth Survey Vessel (Large), is designed …

Modi: India Won't Stay World's Defence Market - Deccan Chronicle Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear on Sunday that India does not want to remain merely a buyer of foreign defence products or allow its military strength to be reduced to a “marketplace” for the world. He asserted that the country would become “decisive” when it emerges as a full-fledged defence manufacturer. The Prime Minister was speaking at the tri-commissioning of INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak, built by defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, into the Indian Navy before concluding his two-day state visit. Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari attended the ceremony. Modi said, “Today, India does not want to remain merely a buyer in the defence sector. Our military strength cannot be reduced to a marketplace for the world. The identity of our strength lies not in being a market, but in our self-reliance. India wants to be a manufacturer. And the day we become manufacturers, we will also become decisive. We are moving rapidly in this direction.” He said India’s total defence production had risen to ₹1.8 l…

Indian Navy set to commission 6th indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate Mahendragiri on July 11 The commissioning of the indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri (F38) in Visakhapatnam marks a significant enhancement to India's naval capabilities. Engineered entirely in India, the frigate integrates state-of-the-art indigenous weaponry and sensors, such as BrahMos and Barak-8 missiles. With over 75% of its components sourced locally, Mahendragiri stands as a pillar of India's commitment to self-reliance in defense, poised to protect maritime interests and bolster regional security.

INS Mahendragiri to Strengthen Indian Navy: Know It's Features ... Home»News»Defence»INS Mahendragiri to Strengthen Indian Navy: Know It’s Features, Capabilities, Weapons and Commissioning Date Visakhapatnam: INS Mahendragiri will be commissioned into theIndian Navyon July 11, 2026, at Visakhapatnam. The indigenous stealth frigate is the sixth warship underProject 17Aand marks another important step in India’s effort to strengthen its naval power through home-built defence technology. The warship has been designed and built with a high level of indigenous content, supporting the country’s goal of becoming self-reliant in defence. INS Mahendragiri (F38) is a modern Nilgiri-class stealth guided-missile frigate. It has been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. Read also:INS Taragiri Commissioned in Visakhapatnam: All About Indian Navy’s New Stealth Frigate as Rajnath Singh Calls It Symbol of Self-Reliance The ship is named after the Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats. It is the first Indian naval warship to carry this historic name, symbolizing strength, resilience, and determinatio…

Indian Navy set to commission three indigenous naval platforms in ... 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement “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 mi…

INS Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, Agray: Navy to commission 3 indigenous warships and survey vessel India's maritime strength is set to surge as PM Modi commissions three new indigenous warships in Kolkata on June 21. INS Dunagiri, a stealth frigate, INS Sanshodhak, a survey vessel, and INS Agray, an anti-submarine warfare craft, will bolster the Indian Navy's combat, surveillance, and deep-sea capabilities. These platforms, boasting over 75% indigenous content, signify a major leap in India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing.

Indian Navy to commission INS Mahendragiri, INS Malvan in July after ... Barely weeks after commissioning three naval platforms in a landmark expansion of its fleet, the Indian Navy is set to induct two more indigenous warships in July, underlining its accelerating modernisation drive and the country's growing shipbuilding capabilities. The Navy is preparing to commission stealth guided-missile frigate INS Mahendragiri and anti-submarine warfare vessel INS Malvan next month, further strengthening India's maritime combat capabilities amid evolving security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. The twin inductions follow the recent commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray, reflecting the Navy's sustained push to expand its fleet with indigenously built platforms under the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. INS Mahendragiri, the seventh and final warship of the Project 17A Nilgiri-class stealth frigates, is scheduled to be commissioned at Visakhapatnam. Designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, the frigate marks a significant milestone in India's indigenous warship-building programme, with nearly 75 …

Indian Navy: PM Modi to commission three new warships in Kolkata INS Dunagiri Credit: X/@indiannavy New Delhi Prime MinisterNarendra Modiwill commission three new naval ships including the stealth frigate Dunagiri at a ceremony in Kolkata on Sunday. Other two ships to join the service are Sanshodhak, a survey vessel (large) and Agray, an Arnala-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, official sources said here on Friday. Dunagiri, the fifth Project 17A stealth frigate, is equipped with advanced weapons and sensors, includingBrahMossurface-to-surface missiles and the medium range surface-to-air missile system, significantly enhancing the navy’s combat capability. Four of the seven P-17A ships have been commissioned in the last one and half years while the remaining two Mahendragiri and Vindhyagiri would be inducted later this year, sources said. Four of these warships were manufactured by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai while Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata constructed the rest. With 75 -per cent indigenous content the 6,670 tonnes stealth frigate marks a key milestone in naval design, stealth, firepower, automation and survivability. Sanshod…

INS Sanshodhak: India's Indigenous Survey Vessel ... - adda247 INS Sanshodhak the 4th and the final ship under a key naval project has been officially delivered to the Indian Navy. It was built with the strong focus on the indigenous technology and this vessel will enhances India’s ability to conduct the detailed ocean surveys and improve the navigation safety. This development will showcasing the country’s rising  growing focus on the self-reliance and modernization in defense manufacturing and infrastructure.. INS Sanshodhak Delivery To Indian Navy The Indian Navy has received the final Survey Vessel (Large) which is the INS Sanshodhak and with this delivery it is completing the important four-ship project. It was built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited in Kolkata and it was delivered on March 30, 2026. This project was originally signed in the October 2018 and after so years of design, development and testing. As this delivery completes the Indian Navy now has the complete fleet of advanced survey vessels which was designed for modern maritime operations. Four-Ship Survey Vessel Project Completed INS Sanshodhak is the fourth vessel in the survey class and wil…

PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval warships, says maritime ... 13 hours ago | Indian Navy | INS Agray | INS Dunagiri | INS Sanshodhak | Kolkata | Narendra Modi | PM Modi | Prime Minister PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval warships, says maritime strength key to Viksit Bharat Pause Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenous naval warships – Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak – in Kolkata, describing the event as a major milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance, maritime strength and the vision of a developed nation. Addressing the Tri-Commissioning Ceremony in Kolkata, PM Modi said the induction of the three naval warships reflected India’s growing capabilities in defence manufacturing and maritime security. He emphasised that all three vessels were designed and built in India, showcasing the country’s engineering expertise, industrial capacity and skilled workforce. “A country is powerful when it is Atmanirbhar,” the Prime Minister said, adding that India is preparing itself for a self-reliant and developed future by strengthening its maritime capabilities. Highlighting the strategic importance of the seas, PM Modi note…

Indian Navy Commissions Nilgiri class Frigate, ASW Vessel and Survey ... Home»Indian Navy Commissions Nilgiri class Frigate, ASW Vessel and Survey Vessel The Indian Navy commissioned the Nilgiri-class frigate INSDunagiri, Survey Vessel (Large) INSSanshodhakand ASW Shallow Water Craft INSAgrayon June 21. All three ships were designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed in Kolkata by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE). The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier in January 2025, the Indian Navy had similarly inductedthree vesselson the same day: frigateINSNilgiri,destroyerINSSuratandScorpenesubmarine INSVaghsheer. The warship was delivered to the Navy on March 30, 2026 by GRSE.Dunagiriis the second Nilgiri class built by GRSE and the fifth Nilgiri-class frigate underProject 17A.Naval Newshas previously reported on the capabilities of the 6,700 ton Nilgiri class: The P17A frigates incorporate new design concepts for improved survivability, sea keeping, stealth and ship manoeuverability. However, the ships still feature non-stealthy Soviet era armament such as the L&T Indigenous Rocket Launcher (IRL), which…

Indian Navy set to commission three indigenous platforms in Kolkata New Delhi The Indian Navy is scheduled to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms, 'Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray' in Kolkata on June 21 (Sunday). 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 advanc…

'India no longer just a defence buyer': PM Modi at Navy warship ... Prime Minister Narendra Modi inducted three new indigenously built naval vessels into the Indian Navy during his visit to Kolkata on Sunday, while remarking that India is no longer just a buyer but also a manufacturer and seller of modern weapons to many countries. Addressing the formal commissioning of the three warships at a ceremony at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port here, the PM said, “Today, India is no longer just a buyer; it is manufacturing and selling modern weapons to many countries and also building indigenous strength.” The three platforms inducted into the Indian Navy on Sunday are INS Dunagiri, an advanced stealth frigate; INS Sanshodhak, a survey vessel (large); and INS Agray, an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft. Highlighting the importance of the warships, the PM said, “These were made in India and designed in India. The skill and hard work of Indian engineers lie behind them. This is the greatest strength of New India. Today, India no longer wants to remain merely a buyer in the defence sector.” He added, “Our military strength cannot become a market for the world. The identity of ou…

PM Narendra Modi to commission 3 indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata ... PM Narendra Modi to commission 3 indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata on June 21 Listen to this article 0.75x 1x 1.5x 00:00 / 00:00 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission three indigenously built frontline naval platforms: INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray at a ceremony in Kolkata on June 21, marking a major milestone in India’s drive towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Advertisment Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the three vessels will strengthen the Navy’s capabilities in maritime combat, hydrographic surveying and anti-submarine warfare. INS Dunagiri, the fifth Project 17A stealth frigate, is equipped with advanced weapons and sensors, including BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and medium-range surface-to-air missile systems, significantly enhancing the Navy’s combat capability. INS Sanshodhak, the fourth Survey Vessel (Large), is designed for coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys and collection of oceanographic and geophysical data. The vessel is fitted with advanced survey equipme…

INS Sanshodhak joins Southern Naval Command in Kochi PTI Kochi, INS Sanshodhak , the fourth SVL of the Indian Navy , joined Southern Naval Command after arriving at her home port here on Sunday. According to a statement by the defence spokesperson, the ship, indigenously designed and built, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on June 21 in Kolkata, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the historic commissioning ceremony of three frontline naval platforms. INS Sanshodhak is the second Survey Vessel Large (SVL), after INS Ikshak, to come under the Administrative and Operational Control of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, the Spokesperson said. Following her commissioning, INS Sanshodhak sailed from Kolkata on her maiden voyage to Kochi, making port calls at Visakhapatnam and Chennai before reaching her home port, the statement said. On arrival in Kochi, the ship was accorded a ceremonial welcome with a traditional water-cannon salute and the Naval Band in attendance. Live Events Families of the ship's crew were also present to mark the occasion, reflecting the pride, resilience and unwavering support that remain a source of strength …

Indian Navy commissions three indigenous naval ships in Kolkata Nation and Beyond Indian Navy to commission three indigenous naval ships in Kolkata on June 21 TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Jun 20, 2026 ANI Photo | Indian Navy to commission three indigenous naval ships in Kolkata on June 21 The Indian Navy will commission three indigenously built frontline vessels named Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray in Kolkata on June 21. The ceremony will be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting West Bengal from June 20 to 21. Prime Minister Modi will commission the naval ships at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata at approximately 9:15 AM before addressing the gathering. The vessels have been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. Also Read Neeraj Chopra and Parul Chaudhary receive best athlete awards at Indian Athletics Awards Brian Brobbey scores fourth-fastest brace in FIFA World Cup 2026 history Ashok Gehlot raises concerns over action against religious sites in Rajasthan These ships represent key operational capabilities in maritime combat, hydrographic surveying,…

PM to commission three indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata The indigenously-built Indian Navy frontline platforms — Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray — mark a significant boost to India’s maritime capabilities and indigenous shipbuilding programme