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Indian Navy Boosted As Fleet Support Ship Surya Launched To Dominate The Seas
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News18•06-10-2026, 13:27
Indian Navy Boosted As Fleet Support Ship Surya Launched To Dominate The Seas
- •The Indian Navy has significantly boosted its maritime strength with the induction of the fleet support ship named Surya.
- •Defense Minister Rajnath Singh launched the ship at Hindustan Shipyard Limited on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
- •During the event, a new advanced slipway and a 300-tonne capacity Goliath crane were also inaugurated alongside laying the keel for another support ship.
- •Defense Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that India is transitioning from importing defense platforms to building advanced systems domestically.
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The new Fleet Support Ship-1 built for the Indian Navy has been named 'Surya' and was launched on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh formally inducted the Surya fleet support ship into the Indian Navy during an event at Hindustan Shipyard Limited.
During the same event, a new advanced slipway and a 300-tonne capacity Goliath crane were inaugurated, and the keel was laid for the construction of another fleet support ship.
