All About the Historic Commissioning of INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, INS Vaghsheer in Mumbai by PM Modi

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In a historic moment for India's defense sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the commissioning of three advanced naval warships – INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer. These state-of-the-art combatants mark a significant leap in India’s maritime capabilities, enhancing its self-reliance and strengthening its defense strategy in the Indian Ocean Region.    #INSNilgiri #INSSurat #INSVaghsheer #PMModi #NavalPower #IndianNavy #DefenseInnovation #AtmanirbharBharat #MaritimeSecurity #NavalDefense #IndianWarships #StealthTechnology #BrahMos #ScorpeneClass #IndianOcean #MakeInIndia #MilitaryModernization #NavalStrength #IndiaDefense #Project17A #SubmarineTechnology #WarshipCommissioning  Also Read  Donald Trump Claims Google Censors News About Him; Google Denies :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-accuses-google-of-censoring-news-011-3896863.html?ref=DMDesc  Shri Krishna Fame Nitish Bharadwaj's Estranged Wife, IAS Smita Responds To Mental Harassment Accusations :: https://www.oneindia.com/entertainment/shri-krishna-fame-nitish-bharadwajs-estranged-wife-ias-smita-responds-to-mental-harassment-accusat-3755439.html?ref=DMDesc  Google Agrees to Pay Canadian Publishers $100 Million Annually :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/google-agrees-to-pay-canadian-publishers-100-million-annually-gen-3693449.html?ref=DMDesc    ~PR.282~ED.194~PR.274~HT.95~GR.124~

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00:00In a historic development, the Indian Navy has inducted three powerful additions to its

00:16fleet, the stealth frigate INS Nilgiri, the guided missile destroyer INS Surat and the

00:22submarine INS Bagashir.

00:25This marks a significant step in India's journey toward military self-reliance and

00:30a robust maritime defence strategy.

00:33These cutting-edge vessels signify a bold statement of intent in India's strategic

00:38stance in the Indian Ocean region amidst growing regional challenges from China and Pakistan.

00:44INS Nilgiri, the Stealth Frigate

00:50The INS Nilgiri is the flagship vessel of the Project 17A series, a new class of frigates

00:55designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau.

00:58It boasts advanced stealth technology including a concealed mooring deck to suppress radar

01:04signatures.

01:05This frigate is part of a series of seven ships, each costing approximately Rs 4,000

01:10crore and represents a leap in naval design.

01:19INS Surat, the guided missile destroyer

01:22It is the fourth and final ship of the Vishakhapatnam class hailed as India's most powerful surface

01:27combatants.

01:28Weighing 8,000 tonnes, it integrates AI-enabled systems and advanced weaponry including BrahMos

01:34missiles.

01:35At Rs 8,950 crore per ship, the Surat exemplifies the Navy's focus on technological superiority.

01:49INS Vaghshir, the hunter-killer submarine

01:52Finally, the Vaghshir, the sixth and final Scorpene class submarine is a game-changer

01:59for undersea warfare.

02:01Equipped with air-independent propulsion and acoustic stealth technology, it can operate

02:06undetected for extended periods.

02:08Capable of deploying torpedoes and anti-ship missiles, this submarine is designed for anti-surface,

02:15anti-submarine and surveillance missions.

02:18With a price tag of Rs 3,942 crore, the Vaghshir strengthens India's underwater capabilities.

02:29This triple commissioning comes at a critical time when India seeks to modernize its maritime

02:34forces to counter China's rapid naval expansion.

02:38This historic moment is not just about new ships but a testament to India's resolve

02:43for Atma Nirbharta in defence manufacturing.

02:47With 62 more warships and submarines under construction, the Navy is charting a future-ready

02:52course for India's maritime dominance.

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