Mumbai, Jan 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today commissioned three "Made in India" frontline naval combatants at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
PM Modi dedicated INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation on their commissioning.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said that 15th January is commemorated as Army Day and saluted every brave warrior who would sacrifice his life for the safety and security of the nation. He congratulated all the brave warriors on this occasion.
Remarking that today was a big day for India's maritime heritage, the glorious history of the Navy and the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the Prime Minister said that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj gave a new strength and vision to the Navy in India.
He added that today the Government had taken a major step towards empowering the 21st century Navy of India in the land of Shivaji Maharaj. “It is for the first time that the tri-commissioning of a destroyer, frigate and submarine was being done”, highlighted the Prime Minister.
He emphasized that it was also a matter of pride that all the three frontline platforms were made in India. He congratulated the Indian Navy, all the stakeholders involved in the construction work and the citizens of India for the achievement.
Notably, INS Surat is proudly 75% indigenous and comes equipped with cutting-edge weapon and sensor systems, along with advanced network capabilities.
INS Nilgiri, designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau, features advanced technologies that improve survivability, seakeeping, and stealth, marking a significant step forward in the next generation of Indian frigates.
INS Vaghsheer showcases India’s growing expertise in submarine construction, built in partnership with France’s Naval Group.
