Indian Navy Inducts Three Indigenous Warships
- Context: The Indian Navy is set to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray in Kolkata on june 21 marking a significant milestone in India’s maritime capability development.
Dunagiri
- Dunagiri, the fifth stealth frigate under Project 17A, is equipped with advanced weapons and sensor systems, including BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles and the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system.
- The vessel is expected to significantly enhance the Navy’s combat capabilities.
Sanshodhak
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- Sanshodhak, the fourth Survey Vessel (Large), has been designed to undertake coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys and collect oceanographic and geophysical data for both defence and civilian applications.
- The ship is equipped with advanced survey technologies, including Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
Agray
- Agray, the fourth vessel of the Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft series, is fitted with lightweight torpedoes, indigenous rocket launchers and shallow-water sonar systems.
- The platform is designed to detect and engage underwater threats in littoral and coastal waters.
Significance
- The three platforms underscore the growing maturity of India’s indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem, with indigenous content exceeding 75 per cent.
- Their construction involved extensive participation from domestic industry, including more than 200 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) , generating substantial direct and indirect employment.
