India Commissions 3 Indigenously Built Frontline Naval Platforms In Kolkata

India on Sunday commissioned three indigenously built naval vessels, adding a stealth frigate, a survey ship and an anti-submarine warfare craft to its fleet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, saying that no country can become a major power without strong maritime capability, as most global trade and future resources are linked to the sea.

The three ships were designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd.

According to official data, they have more than 75% indigenous content and involved over 200 MSMEs in their construction.

Each vessel has a different role. INS Dunagiri is a stealth frigate meant for combat operations. INS Sanshodhak is a large hydrographic survey vessel used for mapping sea routes. INS Agray is designed for anti-submarine warfare in shallow coastal waters.

Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi commissioned the @indiannavy’s frontline platforms INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray in Kolkata, marking another milestone in India’s maritime strength and #AatmanirbharBharat journey on June 21, 2026.

These state-of-the-art platforms… pic.twitter.com/ml5uhY1vHo

— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) June 21, 2026

Modi said the ocean is central to trade, security and future energy and mineral resources, and added that India is working to strengthen its self-reliance in defence production under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat programme.

The commissioning also coincided with International Yoga Day and World Hydrography Day, which the Prime Minister described as a meaningful coincidence, especially for the induction of INS Sanshodhak.

Officials said India has inducted more than 40 warships and submarines in recent years, while around 45 major naval platforms are currently under construction.

Defence production in India has increased from about ₹40,000 crore in 2014 to nearly ₹1.8 lakh crore, while exports have grown from around ₹700 crore to nearly ₹40,000 crore, with equipment now reaching around 80 countries.

The government also highlighted a ₹70,000 crore package for the shipbuilding sector aimed at boosting domestic production, jobs, and supply chains involving steel, electronics, and machinery.

Senior officials including West Bengal Governor R. N. Ravi R. N. Ravi and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Suvendu Adhikari attended the event along with Indian Navy leadership.

The government said the new ships will strengthen India’s coastal defence, improve maritime awareness, and support its long-term plan to expand indigenous naval capability.

Reference: pmindia