Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built naval vessels—INS Agray, INS Dunagiri, and INS Sanshodhak—at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata, West Bengal, on 21 June 2026. The event marked a significant step in strengthening India’s naval capabilities, maritime security, and indigenous defence manufacturing. INS Dunagiri is an advanced stealth frigate; INS Agray is designed for anti-submarine warfare operations; and INS Sanshodhak is a modern hydrographic survey vessel. The commissioning ceremony highlighted India's growing expertise in naval engineering and supported the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in the defence sector.