Kolkata, June 21: The Indian Navy has achieved another significant milestone in its modern warship construction program at a shipyard in Kolkata. Officials from the Naval Design Bureau, along with the commanding and engineering staff, have reported that India is rapidly advancing towards self-reliance in the defense sector through indigenous technology and design capabilities.
Captain Manish Prakash from the Naval Design Bureau stated in an interview that the ship has been entirely conceived, designed, and built in India. He highlighted the remarkable growth in the country’s indigenous capabilities in warship design and construction over recent years. In the last 15 months, several ships in this category have been delivered to the Navy. The induction of the P-17A class warship INS Dunagiri is considered a significant milestone.
Providing insights into the engineering aspects, Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Piyush explained that the ship utilizes modern propulsion technology, enhancing its mobility and operational capability. This technology makes the ship’s speed and control more effective.
Captain Divya Alok, the commanding officer of INS Dunagiri, noted, “The ships of the P-17A class are named after mountains. In this context, Dunagiri is also connected to our cultural and mythological heritage.”
Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Rishabh remarked that reaching the stage of a fully operational warship from the design phase in just a few years exemplifies India’s shipbuilding capabilities. He mentioned that the ship is primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare and is capable of identifying and monitoring submarines in maritime areas.
Commander Sunil Malhotra, the ship’s captain, explained that despite its smaller size, it is equipped with advanced weaponry and sensor systems. These include indigenous sonar, combat management systems, rocket launchers, torpedo tubes, and decoy systems, enabling it to effectively counter maritime threats.
Electrical Officer Commander Dikshit Mannan stated, “Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, over 80 percent of the equipment and systems on these ships are indigenous. Most critical technologies, including power generation, navigation, and platform management systems, have been developed by Indian industries.”
He added that the ship also features a state-of-the-art communication system, developed in India. These ships stand out due to their highly advanced hydrographic sensors. The technology employed is unique compared to other vessels.
Senior Hydrographic Surveyor Lieutenant Commander Manreep Singh Oberoi mentioned, “We are present in the operations room. Planning, coordination, monitoring, and execution of any mission are prepared from here.”
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