INS Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, Agray: Navy to commission 3 indigenous warships and survey vessel

INS Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, Agray: Indian Navy to commission three indigenous warships and survey vessel in Kolkata on June 21 NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy is set to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray, at a ceremony in Kolkata on June 21, marking a major milestone in India's indigenous shipbuilding programme and maritime modernisation efforts.The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to an official statement issued by the ministry of defence.Designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, the three platforms are intended to strengthen the Navy's combat, surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.The vessels collectively enhance India's ability to conduct blue-water operations, improve maritime domain awareness and secure coastal waters against emerging threats.INS Dunagiri, the fifth stealth frigate under Project 17A, is equipped with advanced weapons and sensors, including BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles and the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system. The warship is expected to significantly boost the Navy's combat capabilities. INS Dunagiri (Image credit: Ministry of defence) Sanshodhak (Image credit: Ministry of defence) INS Agray (Image credit: Ministry of defence) End of Article