The Indian Navy is poised to enhance its operational capabilities with the induction of five new indigenous naval vessels this month. This includes two Project 17A stealth frigates, INS Dunagiri and INS Mahendragiri, a survey vessel named Sanshodhak, and two anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts, Agray and Malvan. These vessels, primarily constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers and Cochin Shipyard Limited, reflect India's growing ability to design and manufacture advanced naval platforms domestically, thereby reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. The stealth frigates will be armed with cutting-edge weapon systems, including BrahMos cruise missiles and Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles, significantly boosting the Navy's combat readiness and maritime surveillance capabilities. The survey vessel will play a crucial role in underwater exploration, while the shallow water crafts are designed to detect and neutralize enemy submarines. This initiative aligns with the Indian government's vision to establish a robust 200-warship fleet by 2035, aimed at enhancing India's maritime presence and dominance in the Indian Ocean Region, especially amid increasing naval activities in the area.