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INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION THREE INDIGENOUS NAVAL PLATFORMS IN KOLKATA
Reinforcing India's Maritime Defense with Indigenous Technology
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 19 Jun 2026 · 1 min
Introduction
The Indian Navy is set to commission three indigenously built platforms—Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray—in Kolkata on June 21, 2026. This significant event will be presided over by the Hon'ble Prime Minister.
The UPSC angle
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Significance of Indigenous Naval Platforms
Discuss the implications of indigenously built naval platforms for India's defense capability and maritime strategy.
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