Indian Navy to commission 9 powerful warships in 2025— Rs 18,101 crore boost to maritime strength

In a major leap toward maritime dominance, the Indian Navy is set to commission nine new warships in 2025, marking one of the most significant fleet expansions in recent years. With a combined value of Rs 18,101 crore, this induction drive will not only strengthen India’s naval capabilities but also reinforce the country’s push for indigenous defence manufacturing.

The warships, being built under the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, are being developed by three major Indian shipyards—Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)—along with one vessel arriving from Russia. All nine ships are in advanced stages of construction or sea trials and are slated for commissioning into active service in 2025.

Mumbai-based MDL will deliver two Project 17A stealth frigates, each equipped with cutting-edge technology for multi-role warfare. These warships, designed for air defence, anti-submarine, and surface operations, come at a combined cost of ₹8,000 crore and will significantly enhance the Navy’s combat strength.

Visakhapatnam’s HSL is set to commission two Diving Support Vessels (DSVs) and one Survey Vessel (Large). The DSVs, costing Rs 2,050 crore, will support submarine rescue and deep-sea operations, while the SVL, valued at Rs 2,435 crore, will bolster the Navy’s hydrographic and oceanographic capabilities. All three vessels are scheduled to join the fleet in 2025.

Kolkata-based GRSE will commission three Shallow Water Craft (SWCs) out of an eight-ship project awarded to the shipyard. While the total project is worth Rs 6,311.32 crore, the cost of these three SWCs is estimated at Rs 2,366.745 crore. These vessels will be crucial for coastal patrol, mine countermeasure operations, and littoral security.

Completing the lineup is INS Tamal, a powerful warship being delivered from Russia. Built in collaboration with Indian technical specifications, the vessel comes at a cost of Rs 3,250 crore and will be fully operational by the end of 2025.

With all nine warships slated for commissioning in 2025, this marks a landmark year for Indian naval modernization. The additions will improve surface warfare capabilities, enhance underwater mission readiness, and strengthen coastal surveillance—crucial in today’s evolving maritime security environment.

This massive induction reflects India’s strategic shift toward maritime assertiveness and its ambition to become a leading naval power in the Indo-Pacific.