The post describes commissioning of new Indian Navy platforms with modernized survivability/stealth design (Project 17A Nilgiri-class) and specialized capabilities: an SVL survey ship with AUV/ROV/DGPS and advanced hydrographic systems, and an ASW shallow-water craft with advanced sonars, rockets, torpedoes and CMS. While not battlefield-proven, these are newly fielded naval capabilities relevant to modern maritime warfare and ASW operations.
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navalside: otherfirst seen 2026-03-30
India commissions Nilgiri-class frigate and new ASW/survey vessels
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- Naval News RSS · https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/06/indian-navy-commissions-nilgiri-class-frigate-asw-vessel-and-survey-vessel/Indian Navy Commissions Nilgiri class Frigate, ASW Vessel and Survey Vessel