Rajnath launches first desi fleet support ship ‘Surya’ at Visakhapatnam
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched ‘Surya’, India’s first indigenously-built fleet support ship in Visakhapatnam. He also laid the keel for the fifth ship in the series and inaugurated upgraded infrastructure at Hindustan Shipyard Limited. These developments aim to enhance the Indian Navy’s operational capabilities and self-reliance in naval shipbuilding. Additionally, Rajnath announced the…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated India's first indigenously-built fleet support ship, Surya, at Visakhapatnam. The ship is a major boost for India's maritime capabilities, as it will serve as a floating logistics hub, providing fuel, fresh water, ammunition, and dry provisions to Indian Navy warships and carrier battle groups.
Rajnath also laid the keel for the fifth ship in the series, FSS-5, emphasizing the resolve behind this milestone. He unveiled the upgraded Slipway-4 and a 300-tonne Goliath crane at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), both designed to strengthen HSL's shipbuilding capabilities. With these advancements, the Indian Navy will have enhanced reach, endurance, and operational effectiveness in the Indian Ocean region.
Rajnath expressed India's commitment to self-reliance in naval shipbuilding, with more than 75% of the content on the newly-built warships now made in India.
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