Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday devoted three frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation on their commissioning on the Naval Dockyard. He highlighted that these three naval combatants will strengthen our efforts in direction of being a worldwide chief in defence.
“The commissioning of three frontline naval combatants will strengthen our efforts in direction of being a worldwide chief in defence and increase our quest in direction of self-reliance,” PM Modi stated, IANS reported.
He additional added that the commissioning of three frontline naval combatants highlights India’s steadfast dedication to creating a powerful and self-reliant defence sector.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and two deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar amongst others have been current on the event.
INS Surat
The fourth and closing ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Venture is among the world’s largest and most superior destroyers. With 75% indigenous content material, it options cutting-edge weapon-sensor techniques and superior network-centric capabilities. INS Surat boasts enhanced capabilities over earlier lessons, incorporating an improved design and complex weaponry, and helps a variety of helicopter operations.
INS Nilgiri
The primary ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Venture, designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, incorporates superior options for improved survivability, seakeeping, and stealth, representing the subsequent era of indigenous frigates. INS Nilgiri boasts superior stealth applied sciences and lowered radar signatures, designed for multi-role operations with fashionable aviation amenities.
INS Vaghsheer
The sixth and closing submarine of the P75 Scorpene Venture, represents India’s rising experience in submarine development and has been constructed in collaboration with the Naval Group of France. INS Vaghsheer is a Scorpene-class submarine, recognized for its stealth and flexibility in missions, together with anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, geared up with superior sonar and missile techniques.
(With IANS inputs)
