Indian Navy to Commission Advanced Warships and Submarine on January 15

The induction of Nilgiri, Surat, and Vaghsheer highlights India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing and strengthens maritime capabilities.

The Indian Navy will commission the stealth frigate Nilgiri, guided-missile destroyer Surat, and diesel-electric submarine Vaghsheer on January 15 in Mumbai.
All three platforms were indigenously designed and built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, showcasing India's growing self-reliance in defense production.
Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Project 17A class, incorporates advanced stealth features and reduced radar signatures, marking significant progress over the Shivalik-class frigates.
Surat, the final ship of the Project 15B destroyer class, is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons, sensors, and artificial intelligence solutions for enhanced operational efficiency.
The Scorpene-class submarine Vaghsheer is capable of diverse missions, including anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, and is designed for future upgrades such as Air Independent Propulsion technology.