Enemies will be in trouble now! Today the country will get 3 'Mahabali' warships, know with which advanced technology they are equipped

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a visit to Maharashtra today. During this time, he will dedicate three important warships of the Indian Navy, INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vagsheer submarine to the country at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The main objective of the Prime Minister's program on this occasion is to further strengthen India's maritime defense. In such a situation, today in this report we will know how powerful these three warships are and what are their features. Along with this, we will also try to understand how important these are for India according to the present time.

The inclusion of INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vagsheer submarines will increase the combat capability of the Indian Navy to a great extent. Not only this, these three are also an excellent example of indigenous construction. All three have been designed and built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. Among these, INS Surat is a stealth guided-missile destroyer and INS Nilgiri is the first stealth frigate of Project 17A. At the same time, INS Vagsheer is a Scorpene-class submarine.

How powerful is INS Surat

INS Surat is the fourth and last stealth guided-missile destroyer built under Project 15B of the Indian Navy. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and has the ability to strike with precision against enemies. The foundation of INS Surat was laid on 7 November 2019 and it was launched on 17 May 2022. It is the fastest indigenous destroyer ever built by the Indian Navy. For now, let's take a look at its features and its technical capabilities.

Highlights of INS Surat

  • This warship comes with a displacement of 7,400 tonnes and its length is 164 meters.
  • It is equipped with stealth features and advanced radar system, making it difficult to track by enemies.
  • This warship is equipped with surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, torpedoes and other weapons.

technical competence

  • It has a 'Combined Gas and Gas' (COGAG) propulsion system, powered by four gas turbines.
  • During sea trials, the vessel achieved a speed of 30 knots (about 56 km/h).

INS Nilgiri, the King of Blue Water Operations

INS Nilgiri is the first stealth frigate built under Project 17A of the Indian Navy. This ship is equipped with modern technologies and is ready to play an important role in the field of maritime security. Its foundation was laid on 28 December 2017 and launched on 28 September 2019. At the same time, Nilgiri started its sea trials in August 2024 and successfully completed all the tests. In such a situation, now let's look at the features and technology of INS Nilgiri.

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Specialty of INS Nilgiri

  • This ship has a displacement of 6,670 tonnes and is 149 metres long.
  • A special design has been used in it to reduce radar signature.
  • Nilgiri is designed for blue water operations, capable of dealing with conventional and non-conventional threats.

technical competence

  • It is equipped with supersonic surface-to-surface missile and medium range surface-to-air missile.
  • Along with this, rapid fire close-in weapon systems have been installed in it.
  • This ship is equipped with 'Integrated Platform Management System' (IPMS).

INS Vagsheer will keep an eye on enemy areas

INS Vagsheer is the sixth and last diesel-electric submarine built under the Indian Navy's Scorpene-class Project 75. It is known for its cutting-edge technology and stealth operation capability. Vagsheer is built using modular construction technology, which will make it easier to upgrade its future capabilities. This submarine has been specially designed to protect India's maritime interests.

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Know the features of INS Vagsheer

  • Waghsheer is designed for extremely quiet operations and to operate covertly deep in enemy territory.
  • It is 67 metres long and weighs 1,550 tonnes.
  • The submarine is equipped with wire-guided torpedoes, anti-ship missiles and advanced sonar systems.

Technical Capabilities

  • This submarine will be capable of destroying surface and underwater targets.
  • It has the potential to add Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology in the future.

Facilities for women officers too

Special residential facilities have been provided for women officers and sailors in INS Surat and INS Nilgiri. This step is towards promoting gender inclusion and participation of women officers in the Navy. The induction of these three platforms will give the Indian Navy more capability to deal with traditional and modern threats. These ships and submarines will further strengthen India's maritime security and enhance the reputation of the Indian Navy globally.