India emerging as major maritime power: PM Modi at simultaneous commissioning of 3 frontline Indian Navy combatants
| 2025-01-15
The tri-commissioning marks a significant leap forward in realising India’s vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security, says the Ministry of Defence.
India is today recognised as a reliable and responsible partner globally, says Prime Minister Modi
Three frontline combatants of the Indian Navy - a submarine, a destroyer, and a frigate - were launched simultaneously on Wednesday (January 15, 2025) at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
Dedicating INS Vaghsheer (submarine), INS Surat (destroyer), and INS Nilgiri (frigate) to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India was emerging as a major maritime power in the world. India is today recognised as a reliable and responsible partner globally, especially in the Global South, he added.
The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap forward in realising India’s vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security, the Ministry of Defence pointed out.
“It is for the first time that the tri-commissioning of a destroyer, frigate and submarine was being done”, highlighted Prime Minister Modi. He emphasised that it was also a matter of pride that all the three frontline platforms were made in India.
Prime Minister Modi expressed satisfaction with the Navy's significant expansion of the Make in India initiative, acknowledging the crucial role of Mazagon Dockyard.
The Make in India initiative was not only enhancing the capabilities of India's armed forces but also opening new avenues for economic progress, said PM Modi. He cited the shipbuilding ecosystem as an example and highlighted the following:
— 33 ships and seven submarines have been commissioned in the Indian Navy over the past decade, with 39 out of 40 naval vessels being built in Indian shipyards. This includes the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier and nuclear submarines like INS Arihant and INS Arighat.
— Currently, 60 large ships are under construction in the country, valued at approximately ₹1.5 lakh crore. This investment would result in an economic circulation of around ₹3 lakh crore and a six-fold multiplier effect in terms of employment.
— Most of the ship parts come from domestic MSMEs; if 2,000 workers are involved in building a ship, it creates around 12,000 jobs in other industries, particularly in the MSME sector.
— India's defense production has surpassed ₹1.25 lakh crore and the country is exporting defense equipment to over 100 nations.
INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and final submarine of the P75 Scorpene Project, represents India’s growing expertise in submarine construction and has been constructed in collaboration with the Naval Group of France.
INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, ranks among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers in the world. It has an indigenous content of 75% and is equipped with state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities.
INS Nilgiri, the first ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, 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.
Dedicating INS Vaghsheer (submarine), INS Surat (destroyer), and INS Nilgiri (frigate) to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India was emerging as a major maritime power in the world. India is today recognised as a reliable and responsible partner globally, especially in the Global South, he added.
The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap forward in realising India’s vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security, the Ministry of Defence pointed out.
“It is for the first time that the tri-commissioning of a destroyer, frigate and submarine was being done”, highlighted Prime Minister Modi. He emphasised that it was also a matter of pride that all the three frontline platforms were made in India.
Prime Minister Modi expressed satisfaction with the Navy's significant expansion of the Make in India initiative, acknowledging the crucial role of Mazagon Dockyard.
The Make in India initiative was not only enhancing the capabilities of India's armed forces but also opening new avenues for economic progress, said PM Modi. He cited the shipbuilding ecosystem as an example and highlighted the following:
— 33 ships and seven submarines have been commissioned in the Indian Navy over the past decade, with 39 out of 40 naval vessels being built in Indian shipyards. This includes the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier and nuclear submarines like INS Arihant and INS Arighat.
— Currently, 60 large ships are under construction in the country, valued at approximately ₹1.5 lakh crore. This investment would result in an economic circulation of around ₹3 lakh crore and a six-fold multiplier effect in terms of employment.
— Most of the ship parts come from domestic MSMEs; if 2,000 workers are involved in building a ship, it creates around 12,000 jobs in other industries, particularly in the MSME sector.
— India's defense production has surpassed ₹1.25 lakh crore and the country is exporting defense equipment to over 100 nations.
INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and final submarine of the P75 Scorpene Project, represents India’s growing expertise in submarine construction and has been constructed in collaboration with the Naval Group of France.
INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, ranks among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers in the world. It has an indigenous content of 75% and is equipped with state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities.
INS Nilgiri, the first ship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project, 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.
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