2025 has proven to be a year of unprecedented expansion and modernization for the Indian Navy. From January to December, the Navy commissioned several state-of-the-art warships, submarines and special-purpose ships, which have given new direction and depth to India’s maritime power. All these platforms not only enhance combat capability but also transform the Navy into a strong and self-reliant force in areas such as indigenous manufacturing, stealth technology, anti-submarine warfare, deep sea rescue and multi-mission operations. These new ships of 2025 provide the Indian Navy with a strong position and a major strategic advantage in the Indo-Pacific region.
1. INS Nilgiri (Project 17A Stealth Frigate)
Commission: 15 January 2025
Role: Multi‑mission, surface warfare, air defense, anti‑submarine operations
Key Features: India’s new generation Nilgiri‑class frigate, weighing 6,700 tonnes, stealth design — very low radar, infrared and sound signature, BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, Barak‑8 air defense system, advanced sensors and multi‑function radar, large deck for helicopter operations.
Strategic Importance: INS Nilgiri is the face of the Navy’s frigate program — it will play a key role in future surface warfare and Indo-Pacific deployments.
INS Nilgiri
2. INS Surat (Project 15B Guided Missile Destroyer)
Commission: 15 January 2025
Type: India’s most powerful indigenous destroyer
Key Features: Weighing approximately 7,400–7,500 tonnes, fourth and final ship of Project 15B, state-of-the-art stealth technology, long-range strike capability, Barak‑8 and BrahMos Block‑II air defense, Electronic Warfare Suites, Integrated Platform Management System
Strategic Importance: INS Surat is the epitome of the Navy’s ‘Blue‑Water’ capability — it expands India’s maritime power by becoming the principal escort of Carrier Battle Groups.
INS Surat
3. INS Vaghsheer (Kalvari‑Class Scorpene Submarine)
Commission: 15 January 2025
Type: Diesel‑Electric Attack Submarine (SSK)
features: Sixth and final submarine of Project 75, advanced stealth and low noise profile, Black Shark / Varunastra Torpedo, Anti‑Ship Missile Capability, diving depth over 300 meters
Advanced sonar and sensors.
Strategic Importance: INS Vaghsheer further strengthens the backbone of the Navy’s Underwater Deterrence and Submarine Fleet.
INS Waghshir
4. INS Arnala (ASW-SWC – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft)
Commission: 18 June 2025
Type: anti-submarine ships for coastal defense
Key Features: First ship of Arnala‑class, 78 meters length, Water‑jet propulsion, more than 80% indigenous, lightweight torpedoes, anti‑submarine rockets, sonar, radar.
Strategic Importance:INS Arnala significantly strengthens the Navy’s capability to deal with submarine threats in the littoral zone — it shows that the Navy is now focusing not just on “blue-water navy” but also on “coastal defense + shallow-water ASW”.
INS Arnala
5. INS Tamal (Advanced Stealth Frigate / Russian‑built)
Commission: 1 July 2025
Type: Multi‑Mission Frigate
Type: Built at Yantar Shipyard (Russia), modified as per Indian specifications, Stealth Shaping, BrahMos Capable, advanced radar, sensors and ASW capability.
Strategic Importance: This is a new chapter in the India-Russia naval partnership, especially as third-country construction begins in parallel with P‑17A deliveries.
INS Tamal
6. INS Nistar (Diving Support Vessel – DSV)
Commission: 18 July 2025
Type: Deep Sea Diving, Submarine Rescue, Salvage Operations
features: 118+ meters length, weight over 10,000 tons, Saturation diving systems, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV), Helideck, Hyperbaric Rescue Facility
Strategic Importance: With the arrival of INS Nistar, India has become one of the few major maritime countries which have deep‑sea rescue and advanced underwater repair capability.
INS Nistar
7. INS Udaygiri (Project 17A Stealth Frigate)
Commission: 26 August 2025
Manufacturer: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL)
Key Features: 6,700 tons, Stealth design, BrahMos missiles, Barak‑8 air defense, Torpedo launchers, rocket launchers, Advanced electronic warfare systems
Strategic Importance: This frigate is one of the most advanced surface combat capabilities of the Indian Navy and strengthens the Carrier Battle Groups. Taking Indian Navy’s surface warfare capability to the next level – capability to deal with multi‑role threats (surface, air, sub‑surface). For salvation, it increases the strength of the Eastern Fleet. It is considered to be the 100th ship which was designed by the Warship Design Bureau of the Navy. This is a big step in the direction of “Self-reliant India / Make in India”.
INS Udayagiri
8. INS Himgiri (Project 17A Stealth Frigate)
Commission: 26 August 2025
Manufacturer: GRSE, Kolkata
Key Features: The first aircraft built by GRSE is the P17A, with advanced stealth, multi‑mission capability, long range missiles, Integrated Combat Management System.
Strategic importance: This ship strengthens the Navy’s deployment and show of power on the eastern seaboard.
INS Himgiri
9. INS Ikshak (Survey Vessel – Large)
Commission: 6 November 2025
Type: Hydrographic Survey, Sea‑Bed Mapping
features: 110 meters long, 4 Survey Boats, modern hydrographic equipment, measurement of sea depth, seabed obstacles, shipping routes.
Strategic Importance: Strengthens India’s maritime mapping, navigation safety and maritime domain awareness.
INS Ikshak
10. INS Mahe (ASW‑SWC)
Commission: 24 November 2025
Type: Anti‑Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Features: Second unit of Arnala‑class, 80% indigenous, Low‑draught design, specialized for coastal ASW operations
Strategic Importance: Further strengthens India’s coastal security and maritime surveillance, especially in LAC‑sensitive waters.
INS Mahe
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