In a major milestone for India’s maritime security and defence manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to dedicate three frontline naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai tomorrow.

The commissioning of these three significant assets marks a leap forward in India’s vision of becoming a global leader in defence production and maritime prowess. Among the naval combatants, INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, stands out as one of the largest and most advanced destroyers in the world. With a remarkable 75% indigenous content, it embodies India’s commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the "Make in India" initiative. INS Surat is equipped with state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and cutting-edge network-centric capabilities, making it a formidable addition to the Indian Navy's fleet.