Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built naval platforms on Sunday at Kolkata’s Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port [1, 2, 3].
The expansion of the fleet marks a strategic push toward defense self-reliance. By producing warships domestically, India reduces its dependence on foreign military imports while enhancing its operational reach in the Indian Ocean region.
The three vessels added to the fleet are the INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray [2]. These ships provide a diverse set of capabilities designed to secure maritime borders and project power. The platforms are specialized for combat, survey, and anti-submarine operations [1, 2].
Modi said the commissioning of these ships is a step toward strengthening the nation's maritime power [1]. The move aligns with broader national goals to increase the share of indigenous content in military hardware, a priority for the current administration.
The ceremony at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port highlighted the role of domestic shipyards in the production process [3]. By integrating these three [1] platforms into active service, the Indian Navy increases its ability to monitor underwater threats and conduct detailed hydrographic surveys.
This development follows a trend of increasing naval procurement focused on local manufacturing. The integration of the INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray [2] allows the navy to maintain a more flexible response posture across various maritime theaters.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built naval platforms”
The commissioning of these ships reflects India's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India) initiative applied to the defense sector. By diversifying its fleet with indigenous combat, survey, and anti-submarine vessels, India is attempting to secure its sea lines of communication and establish a more dominant presence in the Indo-Pacific to counter regional security challenges.
