Indian Navy to commission three indigenous warships in Kolkata

New Delhi: The Indian Navy is set to significantly strengthen its indigenous fleet with the commissioning of three frontline platforms, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray, on 21 June 2026 in Kolkata.

The ceremony underscores the Navy’s growing reliance on homegrown design and construction, with all three vessels designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE).

NS Dunagiri, the fifth Project 17A stealth frigate, strengthens the Navy’s surface warfare capability with advanced sensors and weapons, including the BrahMos missile system and a Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system, enhancing multi-layered air and surface defence.

INS Sanshodhak, a Survey Vessel (Large), will play a key role in hydrographic and oceanographic mapping for both defence and civilian applications. Equipped with advanced survey systems, including Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and Remotely Operated Vehicles, it will support detailed seabed and coastal data collection.

INS Agray, an Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, is designed for operations in littoral zones. It carries lightweight torpedoes, indigenous rocket systems, and shallow-water sonar to detect and counter underwater threats close to shore.

Collectively, the three platforms reflect India’s expanding indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem, with over 75 percent indigenous content and participation from more than 200 MSMEs. The project has also generated substantial employment while reinforcing India’s push toward defence self-reliance in maritime capabilities. Together, the ships expand India’s operational reach across high-intensity combat, hydrographic surveying, and anti-submarine warfare.