INS Surat (D69) explained

INS Surat is the fourth and last ship of the stealth guided-missile destroyers of the Indian Navy.

Initially, the ship was speculated to be named after port city Porbandar but later it was changed to Surat. The other warships of this class are,, .^[1]

Construction

The keel of Surat was laid down in 2018. Built at two different geographical locations using the block construction methodology involving hull construction and joining at MDL. Successor of P-15A destroyers, P-15B destroyers are the next generation of stealth guided missile destroyers.^[2]

Surat was launched on 17 May 2022 by Mazagon Dock Limited.^[3] In 18 June 2024, Surat begun her sea trials and shall be commissioned in the latter half of 2024.^[4]

Ship badge

In 6 November 2024, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, unveiled the crest of Surat. The crest depicts the lighthouse at Hazira of Surat which is situated at the southern entrance of the Gulf of Khambhat and was built in 1836 as one of the first lighthouses in India. The state animal of Gujarat, the Asiatic Lion is also depicted in the crest of the ship.^[5]

See also

• • List of active Indian Navy ships
• List of destroyers of India
• Future of the Indian Navy

Notes and References

1. 1460507800879075330. ANI. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will formally Commission INS Vishakhapatnam on Nov 21 in Mumbai: Navy Vice Admiral SN Ghormade.
2. Web site: Time to Make-for-World, Says Rajnath as Indian Navy Launches Indigenous Warships in Mumbai . 2022-05-17 . MSN . en-IN.
3. Web site: 17 May 2022 . Raksha Mantri launches two indigenous frontline warships - Surat (Guided Missile Destroyer) & Udaygiri (Stealth Frigate) - in Mumbai . PIB.
4. 1802672516533723195 . indiannavy .
   1. Surat will be the next major combatant to join the #IndianNavy's arsenal. The ship commenced her maiden sea trials prior induction. Named after the vibrant city of #Gujarat, #Surat epitomizes its rich maritime heritage and pivotal role in India's nautical legacy. Constructed using cutting-edge technology by @MazagonDockLtd, #Surat stands as a glorious testament of #AatmanirbharBharat.
   . 2024-06-17.
5. Web site: 2023-11-06 . CREST UNVEILING CEREMONY SURAT INDIAN NAVY’S PROJECT 15B WARSHIP . 2024-06-18 . pib.gov.in.