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 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.
