India's Naval Self-Reliance Gets Boost As 3 Indigenous Warships Commissioned
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The Indian Navy commissioned three indigenously built warships (INS Dunagiri, INS Sandhayak, and INS Agray) at Kolkata, marking a milestone in the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' defense initiative.
Background
The vessels were commissioned at the Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers facility in Kolkata. The project involved the participation of over 200 MSMEs, highlighting the integration of small-scale industries in large-scale defense manufacturing.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TINS Dunagiri: A stealth frigate equipped with advanced weapons systems.
- S&TINS Sandhayak: A hydrographic survey vessel designed for oceanographic and seabed surveys.
- S&TINS Agray: An anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft designed for countering submarine threats.
- FactOver 200 MSMEs contributed to the indigenous manufacturing of these three warships.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the promotion of indigenous defense manufacturing through MSME integration contributes to India's strategic autonomy and economic resilience.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Supply chain resilience: Reducing over-dependence on foreign OEMs for critical naval components and spare parts.
- MSME integration: Leveraging local manufacturing clusters to achieve economies of scale in defense production.
- Strategic autonomy: Enhancing maritime domain awareness through indigenous hydrographic and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Keywords: Atmanirbhar Bharat · Strategic Autonomy · MSME Integration · Maritime Domain Awareness · Indigenous Manufacturing
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