Modi commissions three indigenous naval vessels in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built naval ships at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The vessels-the stealth frigate Dunagiri, the survey vessel Sanshodhak, and the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft Agray-represent a significant expansion of India's maritime capabilities.

In his address, the Prime Minister emphasized that strong maritime power is a decisive factor for a nation's economic and strategic influence. He stated that India does not wish to remain merely a buyer in the defence sector and that its armed forces should not become a market for the world. The recognition of India's capabilities, he said, lies in self-reliance. Modi pointed to the commissioning of the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant a few years ago as a previous demonstration of this capability, noting that over 40 warships and submarines have been commissioned in recent years, with 45 large naval platforms currently under construction.

The event was attended by West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.

All three vessels were designed by the Indian Navy's Warship...