The three vessels have been designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. They are intended to bolster combat operations, hydrographic surveying and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
INS Dunagiri, a Project 17A stealth frigate, is equipped with BrahMos missiles and medium-range air defence systems, enhancing the Navy's operational readiness and strike capabilities. INS Sanshodhak is a survey vessel developed for coastal and deep-water hydrographic operations, enabling accurate maritime mapping and navigation support. INS Agray is an anti-submarine warfare craft fitted with torpedoes, rocket launchers and advanced sonar systems for coastal defence and underwater threat detection.
According to the Indian Navy, the three platforms contain more than 75 per cent indigenous content and have been developed with the participation of over 200 micro, small and medium enterprises, reflecting the expanding capabilities of India's domestic shipbuilding industry.
The commissioning of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray represents a major milestone in strengthening India's naval preparedness while underscoring the growing role of indigenous manufacturing in advancing the country's defence capabilities.
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