Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built naval platforms in Kolkata on Sunday, June 21, 2026 [1], [2].

The tri-commissioning ceremony marks a significant step in India's effort to reduce reliance on foreign military imports. By producing advanced warships domestically, India aims to strengthen its maritime security and showcase the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision of self-reliance.

The three vessels commissioned during the event were the INS Dunagiri, a stealth frigate, the INS Sanshodhak, a large survey vessel, and the INS Agray, an anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft [1], [3]. All three platforms were constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers [1], [2].

The addition of these three [1] ships is intended to boost the combat capability of the Indian Navy. Each vessel serves a distinct strategic purpose, ranging from stealth operations and hydrographic surveying to shallow-water submarine detection, that allows the navy to maintain a more versatile presence in regional waters.

During the event, the government linked the development of these ships to the broader goals of security and prosperity tied to the sea [4], [5]. The ceremony took place at the naval dockyard in Kolkata, where the Prime Minister presided over the induction of the platforms into active service [1], [2].

This expansion of the fleet follows a strategic push to integrate domestic industrial capacity with national defense requirements. The use of indigenous technology in the construction of the INS Dunagiri and its counterparts is intended to ensure that the Indian Navy can maintain and upgrade its fleet without depending on external suppliers [5].

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built naval platforms in Kolkata.”

The simultaneous induction of three specialized vessels—a stealth frigate, a survey ship, and an anti-submarine craft—indicates a balanced approach to naval modernization. By focusing on indigenous production through Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, India is attempting to secure its supply chain and operational autonomy in the Indian Ocean region, shifting from a buyer's navy to a builder's navy.