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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi commissions Indian Navy’s frontline platforms - INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak & INS Agray - in Kolkata
Enhancing India's Maritime Security with Indigenous Naval Platforms
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 21 Jun 2026 · 1 min
In a pivotal moment for India's maritime security, PM Narendra Modi commissioned three advanced naval vessels on June 21, 2026. These include INS Dunagiri, a stealth frigate, INS Sanshodhak, a survey vessel, and INS Agray, an anti-submarine warfare craft.
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Relevance of Indigenous Defence Manufacturing
The commissioning of these vessels highlights India's strategic shift towards self-reliance in defense, crucial for aspirants to understand national security policies.
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