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Indian Navy commissions Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer "INS Surat".

Defence | Dated: 28 Nov 2025

The Indian Navy has commissioned "INS Surat", the fourth and final ship of the Project 15B Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyers. The commissioning ceremony was held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, attended by the Defence Minister. The ship is named after the commercial capital of Gujarat, Surat.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • INS Surat was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai and represents a significant leap in India's indigenous warship building capabilities.
  • The ship is armed with supersonic BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles and Barak-8 medium-range surface-to-air missiles, making it a potent maritime asset.
  • It features advanced stealth features, reducing its radar cross-section, and is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and communication systems for modern naval warfare.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Ship Name: INS Surat.
  • Class: Project 15B (Visakhapatnam-class).
  • Builder: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

INS Surat, recently commissioned into the Indian Navy, belongs to which class of destroyers?

Correct Answer: Visakhapatnam-class

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Indian Navy

  • Chief of Naval Staff – Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
  • Motto – Sham No Varunah