9 Vessels Commissioned By The Indian Navy

INS Vikramaditya

INS Vikramaditya is a modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier, and the pride of the Indian Navy. Commissioned in 2013, it has a rich history, serving both the Soviet and Russian Navies before joining Indias naval fleet.

INS Vikrant

INS Vikrant is Indias first indigenous aircraft carrier, constructed at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, Kerala. Built as a tribute to INS Vikrant, it symbolises courage and innovation in Sanskrit.

INS Chakra

INS Chakra, formerly known as Nerpa, is is a 8,140-tonne (8,010-long-ton) Project 971 (or Project 518; NATO: Akula-class) nuclear-powered attack submarine. Its construction started in Russia in 1993 but was halted due to lack of funding.

INS Arihant

INS Arihant is a designated S2 Strategic Strike Nuclear Submarine. It is the lead ship of Indias Arihant class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. The 6,000 tonne vessel was constructed under the Advanced Technology Vessel project in Visakhapatnam.

INS Kolkata

INS Kolkata is the lead ship of the Kolkata-class stealth guided-missile destroyers. Built at Mazagon Dock Limited, it bears the name of the vibrant Indian city and was commissioned in 2014.

INS Delhi

INS Delhi is the lead ship of her class of guided-missile destroyers, showcasing technological prowess. Built in Mumbai and commissioned in 1997, it stands among Indias largest indigenous warships.

INS Talwar

INS Talwar is the lead ship of the Talwar-class frigates, aptly named Sword in Hindi. Commissioned in 2003 and built in Russia, it contributes to Indias naval strength.

INS Satpura

INS Satpura is a Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate, boasting enhanced stealth and land attack capabilities. It was an upgrade over the preceding Talwar-class frigates.

INS Kamorta

INS Kamorta is the first of the Kamorta-class anti-submarine stealth corvettes. It has significantly boasted its role in enhancing Indias naval capabilities.