PoliticsRajnath Singh launches India's first indigenous fleet support ship Surya
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Surya, India's first indigenous fleet support ship, at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd in Visakhapatnam. This is the first of five vessels costing ₹19,000 crore to enhance the navy's reach and endurance. Singh emphasized India's goal to become a global maritime power. The shipyard also saw the keel laying of another support ship and upgrades to its facilities. Surya is expected to be delivered next year.
Hindustan Times··Visakhapatnam




