Indian Navy Commissions 3 Ships

The Indian Navy commissioned three frontline platforms into service at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai recently.

• The commissioned ships are,
• • Vagsheer: The sixth and last Scorpene-class submarine; Surat: The fourth and last of the Project-15B stealth destroyers; Nilgiri: The lead ship of the Project-17A stealth frigates

About the 3 Platforms

• Vagsheer:
  • It is the last of the six Kalvari class Project 75 Scorpene class submarine
  • Built By: The submarine is entirely built by the Indian shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) through technology transfer and partnership with France’s Naval Group.
  • Features:
    • It is a silent and versatile diesel-electric submarine.
    • Technology: It features modular construction which allows for future upgrades such as the integration of Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology.
    • Range of Missions: The Submarine can conduct anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, area surveillance, and special operations. 
    • Weapons: It is armed with wire-guided torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, and advanced sonar systems

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• Nilgiri: 
  • It is the lead ship of Project-17A guided stealth frigates and is a major advancement over the Shivalik-class frigate
  • Built by: The ship is built by the Indian shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and is designed indigenously by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau
  • Features: 
    • Stealth: The platform incorporates significant stealth features and reduced radar signatures through state-of-the-art technology. 
    • Multi Role Platform: Nilgiri is a multi-role asset prepared to counter any surface, sub-surface, or air threat.
    • The ship possess advanced sensors and the capability to operate a variety of helicopters including the MH-60R during both day and night operations. 
    • Operation: Rail-Less Helicopter Traversing System and a Visual Aid and Landing System ensure seamless operations under all conditions. 
• Surat: 
  • It is the 4th ship of the Visakhapatnam Class Project-15B and is a stealth destroyer 
    • Visakhapatnam Class Project-15B is the follow-on class to the Kolkata-class (Project-15A) destroyers.
  • Predecessors: INS Visakhapatnam (commissioned in 2021), INS Mormugao (2022) and INS Imphal (2023)
  • Built By:  The ship is built by the Indian shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and is designed indigenously by the  Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau
  • Features:
    • Surat is the first naval ship to be named after a city in Gujarat
    • Surat  is the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled warship utilising indigenously developed Al solutions enhancing its operational efficiency.
    • Weapons: It is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, including surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles and torpedoes. 
    • Powered By: Surat is powered by a combined gas and gas (COGAG) propulsion set, comprising four gas turbines.

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