INS Surat

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  • Successful Missile Test: INS Surat successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile (range ~70km) in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating precision engagement against a sea-skimming target.
  • Indigenous Design & Development: This achievement showcases India’s growing capabilities in indigenous warship design, development, and operations.
  • Commitment to Self-Reliance: The test underscores India’s commitment to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant
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    India) in defense manufacturing.
  • Milestone Achievement: The Navy considers this a significant milestone, highlighting its dedication to safeguarding national maritime interests.
  • INS Surat Overview: INS Surat is the fourth and final ship of the Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer class (Visakhapatnam class).
  • Advanced Capabilities: It’s equipped with state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages, advanced network-centric capabilities.
  • Indigenous Content: 75% of the ship’s content is indigenous.
  • AI-Enabled Warship: INS Surat is the Indian Navy’s first Al (artificial intelligence)-enabled warship, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Specifications: The ship has a displacement of 7,400 tonnes, is 164 metres long, and has a speed exceeding 30 knots (56 km/h).
  • Commissioned in January 2025: INS Surat was commissioned into the Indian Navy in January 2025.