The mighty INS Surat, India’s latest & most advanced guided missile destroyer, proudly sailed into her namesake city on 01 May, marking the anniversary of Gujarat’s formation. The ship was accorded a warm welcome, celebrating this iconic moment
INS Surat successfully test-fired the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating its capability to neutralise incoming aerial threats, including missiles. Courtesy Defence PRO
The Indian Navy’s stealth-guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, made its inaugural port call at Hazira on Thursday, coinciding with Gujarat Foundation Day and adding symbolic significance to the occasion.
The warship will remain anchored at Hazira for two days.
The vessel was warmly received by Surat MP Mukesh Dalal, Rajya Sabha MP Govind Dholakia, and senior naval officials.
Captain Sandeep Shorey, Commanding Officer of INS Surat, described the warship as a state-of-the-art, multi-mission destroyer equipped to engage submarines, surface ships, and aircraft. “It is a matter of pride that I have brought one of the Indian Navy’s latest and most advanced ships to Surat. The welcome we received was truly an honour. This destroyer is capable of engaging multiple types of threats and also carries helicopters,” Captain Shorey told ANI.
Recently, INS Surat successfully test-fired the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating its capability to neutralise incoming aerial threats, including missiles.
The test was conducted ahead of a scheduled missile test by the Pakistan Navy in the same region, highlighting India’s proactive stance in safeguarding its maritime interests. “INS Surat successfully executed a precision cooperative engagement against a sea-skimming target, marking a significant milestone in enhancing India’s defence capabilities,” the Indian Navy stated on X (formerly Twitter), as reported by ANI.
Commissioned on January 15, 2025, alongside INS Nilgiri and INS Vagsheer, INS Surat is the fourth and final vessel under the Project 15B Guided Missile Destroyer initiative. The warship boasts 75% indigenous content, cutting-edge weaponry, sensor systems, and network-centric warfare capabilities, placing it among the most advanced destroyers globally.
In a separate development, the Indian Navy has ramped up its operational presence in the Arabian Sea, conducting extensive maritime exercises within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The move comes amid heightened regional tensions following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.
Defence sources reported that Indian warships are on high alert, with recent anti-ship and anti-aircraft drills showcasing combat readiness and strategic deterrence.
The Indian Coast Guard has also intensified surveillance by deploying vessels near the international maritime boundary off the Gujarat coast, working closely with the Navy to strengthen security and monitoring.
(With inputs from ANI)
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