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Navy Commissions Stealth Frigate 'Dunagiri' & More
20 Jun
Summary
- Stealth frigate Dunagiri, armed with BrahMos missiles, joins the Navy.
- Two other frontline naval platforms are commissioned on June 21.
- The vessels boast over 75% indigenous content, boosting Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
India's naval fleet is expanding with the commissioning of three advanced vessels, including the indigenous stealth frigate 'Dunagiri', on June 21. The ceremony, set to take place in Kolkata, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'Dunagiri', the fifth Nilgiri-class frigate, is equipped with advanced weapons like BrahMos missiles and indigenous stealth technology, enhancing maritime combat capabilities. Alongside it, the Anti-submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft 'Agray' and the Survey Vessel (Large) 'Sanshodhak' will also be inducted.
Designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, these vessels embody India's progress in indigenous shipbuilding, featuring over 75% local content. Their induction signifies a major stride towards self-reliance ('Aatmanirbhar Bharat') and bolsters India's maritime security.
