PM Modi commissions three new Indigenous warships

21 Jun 2026, 06:41 by Abhilasha · KalingaTV

Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three advanced indigenous naval platformsbINS Agray, INS Sanshokhak and INS Dunagiri into the Indian Navy.

Addressing a gathering at the event, PM Modi said that no country can become great power without maritime capabilities and that development, security, and prosperity are linked to the sea.

The three indigenously built naval ships – stealth frigate Dunagiri, survey vessel (large) Sanshodhak, and anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft Agray – represent key operational capabilities across maritime combat, hydrographic surveying and anti-submarine warfare.

Dunagiri 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 capabilities.

Sanshodhak, the fourth Survey Vessel (Large), is designed for coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys and for collecting oceanographic and geophysical data for defence and civil uses. It is equipped with advanced survey systems, including Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and Remotely Operated Vehicles.

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.

He highlighted the contribution of around 200 MSMEs in building these ships, noting that several jobs were created in the process. He also referred to a Rs 70,000 crore package for shop building and said India is empowering its maritime ecosystem while modernising its ports, with initiatives such as Sagarmala forming part of the broader effort.

All three platforms have been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, underscoring India’s growing self-reliance in defense manufacturing under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

PM Modi commissions three new Indigenous warships

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