Indian Navy is set to induct five indigenous naval platforms in 2026 to further strengthen its maritime capabilities

Indian Navy is set to induct five indigenous naval platforms in 2026 to further strengthen its maritime capabilities

¨     Indian Navy is set to induct five indigenous naval platforms in 2026 to further strengthen its maritime capabilities.

¨     These include two Project 17A stealth frigates, one Survey Vessel (Large), and two Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts.

¨     The ships are named INS Dunagiri, INS Mahendragiri, Sandhayak (Sodhak), Agray, and Malvan.

¨     All vessels have been built by Indian shipyards, highlighting the country’s growing defence manufacturing capability and self-reliance.

¨     Project 17A is a class of advanced stealth frigates developed for the Indian Navy.

¨     These warships feature low radar signature, advanced weapon systems, and modern combat technologies.

¨     Their design makes them difficult to detect on enemy radar.

¨     INS Dunagiri is the fifth ship of the Nilgiri-class and was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 March 2026 by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata.

¨     INS Mahendragiri is scheduled for induction into the Navy in June 2026.

¨     These frigates are expected to significantly enhance India’s maritime security capabilities.

¨     The Survey Vessel (Large) named Sandhayak is the fourth and final ship in its class of four vessels.

¨     The contract for this project was signed in 2018.

¨     It was also delivered on 30 March 2026, built in Kolkata.

¨     Survey vessels are used for hydrographic surveys, navigation charting, and seabed data collection.

¨     This data is crucial for naval operations, maritime safety, and scientific research.