On 21 June 2026 the Prime Minister will commission three indigenously built frontline naval platforms — INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray — at Kolkata.
Platforms and Key Capabilities
- INS Dunagiri (Project 17A frigate): Fifth Project 17A stealth frigate; fitted with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and MRSAM (Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile).
- INS Sanshodhak (Survey Vessel — Large): Fourth in class for coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys; equipped with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
- INS Agray (Arnala-class ASW craft): Fourth anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft; carries lightweight torpedoes, indigenous rocket launchers and advanced sonar for littoral ASW.
Design, Construction and Indigenous Content
- Design agency: Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau designed all three platforms.
- Shipyard: Constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
- Indigenisation: Indigenous content exceeds 75%; over 200 MSMEs participated in construction and supply chains.
Force Structure and Procurement Targets
- Fleet expansion: 45 warships under construction as of May 2026; target to operate over 200 warships and submarines by 2035.
- Production tempo: Aim to commission a new vessel approximately every 40 days.
- BrahMos fitment: Indian Navy plans to equip its modern frontline warships with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
Booster Facts
- BrahMos: Indo‑Russian supersonic cruise missile family; sea, land and air variants exist.
- Survey vessels: Provide hydrographic data for charts, submarine operations and undersea infrastructure planning.