Indian Navy commissions INS Agray anti-submarine warship on 15 June 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 16 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Indian Navy (IN) commissioned INS Agray, a new anti-submarine warship built mostly in India under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
The vessel is one of eight new ships scheduled to replace the older Abhay-class within the IN fleet.
INS Agray measures 77.6 metres in length, weighs 900 tons, and is specifically designed for operations in shallow coastal waters.
The ship is equipped with waterjet propulsion for enhanced manoeuvrability and carries lightweight torpedoes, Indian-made rocket launchers, and sonar systems.
Beyond anti-submarine warfare, the ship is capable of laying mines, conducting coastline surveillance, and handling smaller maritime missions.