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Indian Navy to commission INS Surat, Nilgiri, and Vaghsheer: Read about the advanced combatants enhancing India’s maritime security

A major shot in the arm for India's naval defences, all three combatants are a tribute to PM Modi's 'Atmanirbhar' campaign, the push to attain self-reliance in key sectors, including defence, and a milestone that reflects India's commitment to securing its borders from adversaries, including maritime borders, and redefining its naval combat-readiness.

The Indian Navy will be commissioning three naval combatants on January 15, its official X account said on Tuesday. Destroyer INS Surat, Stealth frigate Nilgiri and submarine Vaghsheer will be commissioned at the naval dockyard, in Mumbai, at a ceremony presided over by PM Modi.

PM Modi announced on X that three warships will be inducted into the country’s naval forces on January 15.

“Tomorrow, 15th January, is going to be a special day as far as our naval capacities are concerned. The commissioning of three frontline naval combatants will strengthen our efforts towards being a global leader in defence and augment our quest towards self-reliance,” PM Modi tweeted.

A major shot in the arm for India’s naval defences, all three combatants are a tribute to PM Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar’ campaign, the push to attain self-reliance in key sectors, including defence, and a milestone that reflects India’s commitment to securing its borders from adversaries, including maritime borders, and redefining its naval combat-readiness.

INS Nilgiri, the inaugural vessel of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, has been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau. The Navy states that INS Nilgiri represents a significant upgrade over the Shivalik-class frigates, featuring advanced stealth capabilities and a reduced radar signature, thanks to cutting-edge technology. It has a super-rapid gun mount, greatly enhancing its combat power. Its induction in India’s fleet not only underscores the country’s capabilities of manufacturing frigates that match global standards but also its operational readiness in protecting its maritime zones.

One of the most advanced naval combatants in its category, INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, is considered to be among the most lethal destroyers in the world. With 75% indigenous content, it is equipped with cutting-edge weapon-sensor systems and next-generation network-centric capabilities, a statement from the PMO revealed.

Nilgiri and Surat both are equipped with the capability of operating various helicopters, including the Chetak, the advanced light helicopter, and the newly inducted MH-60R. “Designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, both ships are outfitted with advanced sensors and weapon systems, largely developed in India or through strategic partnerships with leading global manufacturers,” the Navy stated.

The inclusion of these three combatants in the Indian Navy would doubtlessly augment India’s position as a formidable force in the Indo-pacific region, underscoring the importance of securing a nation’s maritime borders at an increasingly fraught time, with several nations trying to assert their dominance as transnational conflict becomes the order of the day.

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Jinit Jain
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