Tri-Commissioning Bolsters India’s Maritime Security on World Hydrography Day

PARTHA ROY, KOLKATA: In a major boost to India’s maritime security, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three advanced indigenously built naval warships at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port , June 21, 2026 . The landmark tri-commissioning uniquely coincided with World Hydrography Day, underscoring India’s growing strategic and technological domain awareness.

Constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) with over 75% indigenous content, the simultaneous induction marks a monumental milestone for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” . The three frontline platforms serve highly specialized roles:
* “INS Dunagiri” :A Project 17A stealth frigate armed with BrahMos supersonic missiles and advanced air defence systems.
*”INS Sanshodhak” : A state-of-the-art Survey Vessel (Large) equipped for deep-water oceanographic data collection, fittingly commissioned on World Hydrography Day to aid offshore development.
* “INS Agray” : An Arnala-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft designed to neutralize underwater threats using advanced torpedoes.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi emphasized that economic and strategic prosperity is directly linked to ocean capabilities. The deployment of these stealth, hydrographic, and anti-submarine assets significantly fortifies the Indian Navy’s operational readiness and safeguards the nation’s critical sea lines against evolving geopolitical threats.