Indian Navy Launches Fifth Diving Support Craft DSC A24 in Kolkata on August 1, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 8 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Indian Navy launched its fifth Diving Support Craft, DSC A24, at Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) in Kolkata on August 1, 2026.
DSC A24 was designed and constructed by TRSL in accordance with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and Naval rules.
The vessel features a catamaran-hull form and has a displacement between 300 and 400 tons.
DSC A24 is equipped with state-of-the-art diving systems and is tailor-made for conducting operational dives.
The vessel was launched by Mrs Kamal Singh in the presence of Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy.
The launch was described as a significant milestone for the Indian Navy and the Make in India initiative.