India to induct five indigenous naval platforms in June 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 5 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Indian Navy is set to induct five indigenously built naval platforms in June 2026.
The new additions comprise two Project 17A stealth frigates (INS Dunagiri and INS Mahendragiri), one large survey vessel, and two anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts.
The vessels were built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).
The frigates are equipped with MF-STAR AESA radar, Barak-8 air defence systems, and BrahMos missiles to enhance network-centric warfare capabilities.
The induction aligns with India's long-term vision to possess a 200-warship and submarine fleet by 2035 to reinforce dominance in the Indian Ocean Region.