INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer were the three Indian Navy warships commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai
PM Modi made these remarks while dedicating three frontline Navy combatants-INS Surat, Nilgiri, and Vaghsheer-to the nation in Mumbai, marking the first time three warships were commissioned together
Addressing the event, PM Modi while highlighting the transcending maritime security of the nation said that today India is being recognised as a 'reliable' and 'responsible' country in Global South
The induction of these vessels underscores India's strides in defence manufacturing and maritime security, aligning with its vision to become a global leader in this domain
The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap forward in realising India's vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security
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INS Surat has an indigenous content of 75 per cent and is equipped with the state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities
The launch of the vessel, christened INS Utkarsh, comes within three months of the launch of the first MPV INS Samarthak
INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and final submarine of the P75 Scorpene Project, represents India's growing expertise in submarine construction and has been built in collaboration with the France Naval Group
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The team includes highly trained Clearance Divers, experts in deep-water recovery, and the underwater ROVs for the search and rescue
This endeavour, known as Navika Sagar Parikrama II, highlights India's growing expertise in maritime exploration and underscores the courage and determination of its naval personnel
Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy noted that the purpose of the visit is to enhance interoperability, foster mutual understanding and strengthen ties between the navies of India and France
India is close to signing a deal for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for operations from the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant
The reform measures would be rolled out to transform the armed forces into a technologically-advanced combat-ready force capable of multi-domain integrated operations
All the three platforms -- guided-missile destroyer Surat, stealth frigate Nilgiri and submarine Vagsheer -- are equipped with the latest weapons and sensors
The contracts were signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi, informed the MoD in an official release
The meeting saw officials from both sides, including stakeholders from the Ministry of Housing and Lands, the Mauritius Hydrographic Service, and the Oceanographic Institute
On its arrival on December 26, the ship was received by Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, Captain CG Binoop, Commandant, Mauritius National Coastguard and other dignitaries
As part of its mission-based deployments, the Indian Navy has maintained a continuous presence in critical areas of the Indian Ocean Region, including Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, and Arabian sea