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Hans India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
India's naval prowess: INS Surat played pivotal role during Operation Sindoor
Surat: INS Surat, India's advanced stealth-guided missile destroyer, played a significant role during the recently conducted 'Operation Sindoor' while being deployed in the Arabian Sea, revealed its commanding officer, Captain Sandeep Shorey, on Wednesday. Designed to dominate across all dimensions of naval warfare - surface, air, and underwater - INS Surat stands as a symbol of India's growing maritime strength and indigenous defence capabilities. Commissioned in January 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, this powerful warship is named after the historic port city of Surat in Gujarat. Speaking to IANS, Captain Shorey highlighted the warship's capabilities: 'The salient feature of INS Surat is that it's a true multi-role destroyer. It can detect, classify, and neutralise enemy targets - whether in the air, on the surface, or underwater. We are equipped with cutting-edge weaponry and sensors. Powered by gas turbines, the ship reaches a speed of 30 knots, and with its extended endurance, we can remain on mission for long durations.' INS Surat is the fourth and final ship of the Visakhapatnam-class destroyers built under Project 15B, following the legacy of the Delhi, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam classes. It is one of the largest and most advanced destroyers in the world today, with a displacement of 7,400 tonnes and an overall length of 164 metres. The warship features 75 per cent indigenous content and is India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled naval vessel. It incorporates AI-driven systems developed domestically to enhance operational efficiency across combat and navigation functions. Armed to the teeth, INS Surat is equipped with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles, torpedoes, IRL rocket launchers capable of firing 150 rockets simultaneously, and an anti-aircraft gun that can discharge 4,000 rounds in just 60 seconds. The ship also houses advanced radar systems for air and underwater tracking and comes with two integral helicopters for extended reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. Constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, the destroyer was designed by the Indian Navy's in-house Warship Design Bureau. Its deployment in Operation Sindoor not only underscores its strategic importance but also marks a milestone in India's naval modernisation and self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
We're combat-ready
New Delhi: The Indian Navy on Sunday successfully carried out multiple anti-ship missile firings, reaffirming its commitment to protecting the nation's maritime interests. In a statement released on X, the Navy said, "Indian Navy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems and crew for long range precision offensive strike. Indian Navy stands Combat Ready Credible and Future Ready in safeguarding the nation's maritime interests Anytime Anywhere Anyhow." The tests come against the backdrop of heightened tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. On Thursday, Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, also conducted a successful test firing of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system in the Arabian Sea. The MR-SAM, developed jointly with Israel, is highly effective against surface-to-surface missiles and aerial threats, boasting an interception range of around 70 kilometres. "Indian Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Surat successfully carried out a precision cooperative engagement of a sea-skimming target, marking another milestone in strengthening our defence capabilities," the Navy said. INS Surat, commissioned in January 2025, is the fourth and final Visakhapatnam-class stealth destroyer built under the P15B project. With 75 percent indigenous content, it showcases India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and its advanced capabilities in warship design and development. The warship is equipped with BrahMos and Barak-8 missiles, AI integration, advanced radar systems, and sophisticated network-centric warfare capabilities, marking a significant boost to India's multi-domain maritime strength.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Combat ready': Indian Navy test fires anti-ship missile in Arabian Sea
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Sunday successfully carried out multiple anti-ship missile firings, reaffirming its commitment to protecting the nation's maritime interests. In a statement released on X, the Navy said, "Indian Navy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems and crew for long range precision offensive strike. Indian Navy stands Combat Ready Credible and Future Ready in safeguarding the nation's maritime interests Anytime Anywhere Anyhow." — indiannavy (@indiannavy) The tests come under the backdrop of heightened tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo On Thursday, Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, also conducted a successful test firing of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system in the Arabian Sea. The MR-SAM, developed jointly with Israel, is highly effective against surface-to-surface missiles and aerial threats, boasting an interception range of around 70 kilometres. "Indian Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Surat successfully carried out a precision cooperative engagement of a sea-skimming target, marking another milestone in strengthening our defence capabilities," the Navy said. INS Surat, commissioned in January 2025, is the fourth and final Visakhapatnam-class stealth destroyer built under the P15B project. With 75 percent indigenous content, it showcases India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and its advanced capabilities in warship design and development. The warship is equipped with BrahMos and Barak-8 missiles, AI integration, advanced radar systems, and sophisticated network-centric warfare capabilities, marking a significant boost to India's multi-domain maritime strength. The Navy's recent demonstrations come as India takes a tough stance against terrorism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation after the Pahalgam attack, promised that terrorists responsible for the killings would be 'identified, tracked, and punished'. He said, 'The punishment will be significant and stringent, which these terrorists would have never even thought about,' and pledged that India's spirit would never be broken by terrorism. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has since taken over the probe into the Pahalgam attack, intensifying efforts to expose the conspiracy behind one of Kashmir's deadliest terror incidents.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pahalgam terror attack: Indian Navy test fires missile in Arabian Sea
Indian Navy test fires latest medium range missile in Arabian Sea NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy 's latest guided-missile destroyer , INS Surat, successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile . The missile, jointly developed with Israel, has a 70-km interception range. The missile was fired at a sea-skimming target in the Arabian Sea. INS Surat is the fourth Visakhapatnam-class stealth destroyer of the Indian Navy, commissioned in January 2025. Built with 75% indigenous content, it features AI integration, BrahMos and Barak-8 missiles, and advanced radar systems. Named after the city in Gujarat, it showcases India's naval self-reliance and rapid shipbuilding, enhancing multi-domain warfare capabilities significantly. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The test comes in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Kashmir's Pahalgam. Earlier, PM Narendra Modi issued a bitter warning to terrorists on Thursday, pledging to "identify, track, and punish" those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 28 lives. Addressing his first public gathering since the attack, PM Modi expressed the nation's grief and assured decisive action against the perpetrators. "On April 22, terrorists killed innocent people of the country in J&K's Pahalgam... The country is sad and in pain after this incident. We stand with the families of the victims. The terrorists will not be spared, strong action will be taken against them," PM Modi said. "The punishment will be significant and stringent, which these terrorists would have never even thought about," he added. Further PM Modi said that India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism and every effort will be made to make sure that justice is done. "Today, on the soil of Bihar, I say to the whole world, India will identify, trace and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth. India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism," Prime Minister said. "Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to make sure that justice is done. The entire nation is one in this resolve. Everyone who believes in humanity is with us. I thank the people of various countries and their leaders who have stood with us," he added.
