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INS Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, Agray: How Indian Navy's 3 new indigenous ships add varied capabilities
This article highlights India's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing under Aatmanirbhar Bharat. For UPSC prelims, specific ship names, classes, and features can be asked. Mains can explore themes of indigenization, maritime security, and blue economy. The commissioning in West Bengal also has state-specific relevance for OPSC/WBCS. Syllabus: defence technology, government policies, economic impact.
- Three indigenous warships commissioned: INS Dunagiri (stealth guided-missile frigate), INS Sanshodhak (hydrographic survey vessel), INS Agray (anti-submarine warfare craft).
- Ships designed by Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata.
- Commissioned by PM Modi on June 21, 2026 at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata.