PM dedicates three naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation at the Naval Dockyard, in Mumbai on January 15, 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri & INS Vaghsheer to the nation in Mumbai on Wednesday.
He said the commissioning of three frontline naval combatants underscores India’s unwavering commitment to building a robust and self-reliant defence sector.
PM said it is a significant step towards empowering the Indian Navy of the 21st century.
Today’s India is emerging as a major maritime power in the world, he said adding India is recognised as a reliable and responsible partner globally, especially in the Global South.
India has emerged as the First Responder across the entire Indian Ocean Region, PM said. Be it land, water, air, the deep sea or infinite space, India is safeguarding its interests everywhere, Modi further said.
PM Modi said that 15th January is commemorated as Army Day and saluted every brave warrior who would sacrifice his life for the safety and security of the nation. He congratulated all the brave warriors on this occasion.
The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap forward in realising India’s vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security.
INS Surat, the fourth & final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, ranks among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers in the world. It has an indigenous content of 75% and is equipped with state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities.
INS Nilgiri, the first ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, has been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and incorporates advanced features for enhanced survivability, sea-keeping, and stealth, reflecting the next generation of indigenous frigates.
INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and final submarine of the P75 Scorpene Project, represents India’s growing expertise in submarine construction and has been constructed in collaboration with the Naval Group of France.
