PM Dedicates ‘Tridev’- 3 New Warships: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three warships INS Surat (Destroyer), INS Nilgiri (Stealth Frigate) and INS Vagsheer (Submarine) to the nation. These three ultra-modern war ships will further increase the strength of the Navy. Modi said that 15 January is also celebrated as Army Day. Today is a big day for India’s maritime heritage, the glorious history of the Navy and the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had given a new strength and a new vision to the Navy. Today, on his holy land, we are taking a big step towards strengthening the 21st century Navy. This is the first time that a destroyer, frigate and submarine are being commissioned together. All three are Made in India.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the Indian Navy Dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday (15 January 2025). Here he dedicated three naval warships – INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vagsheer to the country. PM Modi said, “The Navy has a glorious history. These three warships are Made in India, which will give new strength to the country’s security. This will protect the entire region from terrorism and drug smuggling.”
Highlights of Modi’s speech
India is becoming a maritime power
The platforms launched today also reflect this. Nilgiri is dedicated to the maritime power of the Chola dynasty. Surat War Ship reminds us of the time when Gujarat was connected to West Asia through a port. Today, Baghsheer submarine is also being commissioned. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to commission the first submarine of the P-75 class. Today, I am dedicating the sixth submarine of this class.
We consider the whole world as a family
India works with the spirit of development, not expansionism. We have supported the open, secure and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. When it came to the development of countries bordering the sea, India gave the mantra SAGAR – Security and Growth for All in the Region. In the G-20, we said One Earth, One Family, One Future. During the time of Corona, we said One World, One Health. We consider the whole world as a family.
The world’s trust in India has increased
In the last few months, our Navy has saved hundreds of lives. It has protected national and international cargo worth thousands of crores of rupees. The world’s trust in India has increased. Trust in the Indian Navy and Coast Guard is constantly increasing. Be it ASEAN, Australia, Gulf or African countries, India’s economic cooperation with all is constantly getting stronger.
Working with the mantra of Make in India
The country’s largest helicopter manufacturing factory started in Karnataka. The defense corridor being built in UP-Tamil Nadu will gain more momentum. The Navy has also expanded the Make in India campaign. You colleagues of Mazgaon Dock Yard have a role to play. In 10 years, 33 ships and 7 submarines were inducted into the Navy. Out of these, 39 were built in Indian shipyards only.
Our forces have prepared a list of more than 5 thousand such equipments and tools which they will no longer import from foreign countries. When an Indian soldier moves forward with Indian equipments, the confidence is also different.
Pictures and Features of INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vagsheer
Features of INS Surat
- Fourth and final ship of the 15B class guided missile destroyer project.
- Among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers globally.
- 75% indigenous content with advanced network-centric capabilities.
- State-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages for enhanced combat efficiency.
- Stealth design prevents detection by enemy radar.
- Equipped with two vertical surface-to-air missile launchers.
- Capable of firing 16 BrahMos missiles simultaneously.
- Features rocket launchers and torpedo launchers to target enemy submarines.
Features of INS Nilgiri
- First ship of the 17A stealth frigate project.
- Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau.
- Enhanced seaworthiness with advanced stealth capabilities.
- Can target enemy land targets and submarines underwater.
- Equipped with air defense guns and 8 long-range surface-to-air missiles.
- Designed for next-generation indigenous frigate technology.
- Can accommodate two helicopters for versatile operations.
Features of INS Vagsheer
- Sixth and final submarine of the P75 Scorpene project.
- Built in collaboration with France’s Navy Group.
- Advanced stealth features to evade enemy radar.
- High-tech sound control and intelligence-gathering capabilities.
- Height: 40 feet; underwater speed: 35 km/h.
- Capable of anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare.
- Designed for surveillance and area monitoring.
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