Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Nipun, the Indian Navy's second indigenous Diving Support Vessel, was built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam. Constructed with nearly 75% indigenous content, the vessel supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative by promoting self-reliance in defence manufacturing. It serves as a mothership for Deep Submergence Rescue Vessels during underwater rescue missions and is equipped with advanced saturation diving systems and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for deep-sea salvage and underwater operations. The induction of Nipun significantly strengthens the Indian Navy's underwater rescue and maritime support capabilities.