Day 36
Defence & SecuritySkim2024-12-18
Commissioning of Survey Vessel INS Nirdeshak at Visakhapatnam
What Happened
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nirdeshak, the second of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, at Visakhapatnam on December 18, 2024. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), the vessel features over 80% indigenous content and is designed for deep-water hydrographic surveys.
Why It Matters
It strengthens India's maritime domain awareness and strategic charting capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region while advancing 'Aatmanirbharta' in naval defense manufacturing.
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