INS Surat, INS Nilgiri & INS Vaghsheer: Recently, the Prime Minister commissioned three frontline naval combatants—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer, dedicating them to the nation at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
o It has an indigenous content of 75% and is equipped with state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities.
o It has been designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and incorporates advanced features for enhanced survivability, seakeeping, and stealth, reflecting the next generation of indigenous frigates.
o It represents India’s growing expertise in submarine construction and has been constructed in collaboration with the Naval Group of France.