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INS Sindhughosh Decommissioned: A Legacy of Submarine Warfare Ends After 38 Years

INS Sindhughosh Decommissioned: A Legacy of Submarine Warfare Ends After 38 Years The Indian Navy marked a poignant milestone on December 19, 2025, as INS Sindhughosh—the lead submarine of the Sindhughosh-class (Project 877EKM Kilo-class)—was decommissioned after 38 years of exemplary service. Commissioned in 1986, this diesel-electric attack submarine has been a cornerstone of India’s underwater […]

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Cochin Shipyard Delivers ASW-SWC ‘Mahe’

Cochin Shipyard Delivers ASW-SWC ‘Mahe’: Shallow Waters No Longer Safe for Adversaries On October 23, 2025, the Indian Navy took a decisive step toward maritime self-reliance. At Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the lead vessel of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project — INS Mahe — was formally commissioned in a ceremony attended by

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INS Surat: India’s Largest Destroyer

INS Surat: India’s Largest Destroyer – How It Enhances Naval Power in 2025 Introduction: INS Surat – A Pinnacle of Indian Naval Engineering On January 15, 2025, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the Visakhapatnam-class (Project 15B) stealth guided-missile destroyers, in a historic triple commissioning ceremony at Mumbai’s Naval

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