Which is India's first indigenous warship? Know the facts about it

The Indian Navy today is moving towards further strengthening its identity as one of the most powerful and modern naval forces in the world. With state-of-the-art technology, indigenous manufacturing capabilities and excellent strategic capabilities, the Indian Navy is not only an important pillar of national security but also plays a vital role in ensuring regional stability and world peace. From the country’s first indigenously built warship to the latest state-of-the-art submarines, the journey exemplifies the growth and self-reliance of India’s maritime power. With unparalleled commitment and vision, the Indian Navy is ready to face every challenge.

On January 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three new warships and a submarine to the country in Maharashtra. But do you know which is the country's first Indigenous warship? Today, we will tell you which is the country's first Indigenous warship and what its range is.

PM Modi commissioned three warships at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. Know which warships are included in these.

1. INS Surat

Let us tell you that INS Surat is the fourth and last ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project. 75 percent of the material used to build this ship was made in India. This ship is also equipped with very new technical weapons and sensors, and its purpose is to deal with any threat in the sea.

2. INS Nilgiri

Apart from this, INS Nilgiri is the first warship of the P17A Stealth Frigate Project. This ship is specially equipped with stealth technology. In simple language, it is hardly visible on the radar. This ship is also the next-generation frigate of the Indian Navy. Let us tell you that it can target the enemy by staying in the sea for a long time.

3. INS Vaghsheer

INS Vagsheer is the sixth and last submarine of the P75 Scorpene project. Let us tell you that it has been built in collaboration with India and France. This submarine remains completely invisible inside the sea. During this time, it can fight enemy ships and submarines.

India's first Indigenous warship

Now the question is which is India's first indigenous warship? Let us tell you that India's first indigenous warship is INS Vikrant. It was built at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kerala. It was commissioned on 2 September 2022. Let us tell you that its construction started in the year 2009. This is an example of India's 'Make in India' campaign. Apart from this, INS Khukri (P49) is India's first indigenous missile corvette and INS Vikramaditya is India's largest warship.

INS Vikrant

The design of INS Vikrant was prepared by the Indian Navy's institution, the Warship Design Bureau. It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, a public-sector shipyard company under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. Vikrant is equipped with state-of-the-art automated features and many modern weapons, ready to deal with enemies.