Vaghsheer is the sixth and final Scorpene-class submarine of Project 75. Credit: Indian Ministry of Defence/Press Information Bureau/Government of India.

The Indian Navy is set to commission three frontline combatant platforms at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on 15 January 2025.  

These include the stealth frigate Nilgiri, the destroyer Surat, and the Scorpene-class submarine Vaghsheer.  

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This move is anticipated to bolster the Navy’s combat potential and highlight India’s expertise in indigenous shipbuilding.  

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) in Mumbai has be appointed to design and construct all three platforms.  

The delivery of Surat and Nilgiri on 20 December 2024, preceded this event. 

Nilgiri is an upgraded version of the Shivalik-class frigates, featuring enhanced stealth capabilities and reduced radar signature.  

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It is the first in a series of seven Project 17A frigates being built by MDL and GRSE in Kolkata.  

These vessels are designed for blue water missions, addressing both conventional and unconventional threats.  

Surat concludes the Project 15B destroyers, succeeding the Kolkata-class with design and capability enhancements.  

Both ships were conceived by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau. 

These ships are equipped for modern aviation operations, capable of handling various helicopters Chetak, ALH, Sea King, and the MH-60R for day and night operations.  

Features such as a Rail-Less Helicopter Traversing System and Visual Aid Landing System ensure smooth operations under any condition, the Ministry of Defence. 

They will also accommodate women officers and sailors, reflecting the Navy’s commitment to gender inclusion.  

Vaghsheer, the sixth and final Scorpene-class submarine of Project 75, is a diesel-electric vessel designed for anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, and special operations 

Launched by MDL in 2022, it is equipped with torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, and advanced sonar systems.  

Its modular design allows for future upgrades, including the integration of Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology.  

These vessels have completed extensive trials.