Modi dedicates new naval assets INS Surat, Nilgiri, and Vaghsheer in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three new naval assets to India in Mumbai: INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer. This marks a significant step in India's defense manufacturing, showcasing progress towards self-reliance. INS Surat is a guided missile destroyer with 75% indigenous content. INS Nilgiri is a stealth frigate designed by the Indian Navy, while INS Vaghsheer is a submarine built in collaboration with France. Modi emphasized the importance of modernizing military capabilities to enhance security and protect economic interests. He noted India's growing recognition as a reliable global partner, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.