Defence Minister launches two indigenous frontline warships - Surat (Guided Missile Destroyer) Udaygiri (Stealth Frigate) in Mumbai

MUMBAI. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched two frontline warships of the Indian Navy 'Surat’ and Udaygiri’ at Mazagon Docks Limited MDL), Mumbai on May 17.

'Surat’ is the fourth Guided Missile Destroyer of P15B class, while Udaygiri’ is the second Stealth Frigate of P17A class. Both warships have been designed in-house by the Directorate of Naval Design DND) and built at MDL, Mumbai.

The Defence Minister, in his address, described the warships as an embodiment of the Government's unwavering commitment to enhance the country’s maritime capability, with focus on achieving Aatmanirbharta’, at a time when the world is witnessing disruption in global supply chain due to COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He congratulated the MDL for continued ship production activities despite the pandemic and meeting the strategic requirements of the Indian Navy in the current geo-political scenario.

Rajnath Singh stated that the two warships will add might to the Indian Navy's arsenal and represent to the world India’s strategic strength as well as the power of self-reliance.

“INS Udaygiri and INS Surat are the shining examples of India’s growing indigenous capability. The warships will be among the most technologically advanced missile carriers in the world, that will cater to the present as well as future requirements. In the times to come, we will not only fulfil our own needs, but will also meet the shipbuilding requirements of the world. We will soon realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Make in India, Make for the World’," he said.

The Defence Minister lauded the Indian Navy for responsibly discharging its duties of keeping the Indo-Pacific region open, safe and secure.