Stealth Frigate 'Dunagiri', 2 Other Ships To Be Inducted Into Navy on Sunday
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Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to commission three new naval platforms, including the stealth frigate 'Dunagiri', to enhance India's maritime combat and hydrographic capabilities.
Background
The vessels—Dunagiri (frigate), Agray (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), and Sanshodhak (Survey Vessel)—were designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau. They were constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and are scheduled for commissioning on June 21, 2024, in Kolkata.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TDunagiri: A stealth frigate designed to serve as a force multiplier in maritime combat.
- S&TAgray: A specialized Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft.
- S&TSanshodhak: A Large Survey Vessel used for hydrographic surveying.
- BodyWarship Design Bureau: The primary body responsible for the design of the Indian Navy's warships.
- FactGarden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE): The shipyard responsible for the construction of these three platforms.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous shipbuilding and the development of stealth technologies in strengthening India's maritime security and 'Blue Economy' objectives.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign shipbuilders for high-tech stealth platforms and sensors.
- Operational synergy: Integrating hydrographic surveying with combat capabilities to secure deep-sea maritime interests.
- Industrial base: Strengthening the domestic defense manufacturing ecosystem through the Warship Design Bureau and GRSE.
Keywords: Maritime Security · Force Multiplier · Indigenous Shipbuilding · Hydrographic Surveying · Stealth Technology
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