Rajnath Singh Launches Navy’s First Indigenous Fleet Support Ship ‘Surya’ at Visakhapatnam

Defence min launches first fleet support ship in Vizag, unveils major shipbuilding infra

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches HSL-built fleet support ship Surya (FSS-1) in Vizag, inaugurates new slipway and crane, calls city maritime hub.

Rajnath Singh Launches First India-Made Fleet Support Ship In Vizag

When these 43,500-tonne vessels enter service, they will refuel and resupply warships at sea, letting the Navy stay out longer and range farther across the Indian Ocean Region.

Rajnath Singh Bats for Stronger Indigenous Shipbuilding Capacity at HSL

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated major indigenous shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure projects at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam, including a new slipway and Goliath crane, while also launching Fleet Support Ship-1 ‘Surya’ and laying the keel for Fleet Support Ship-5. India News | Rajnath Singh Bats for Stronger Indigenous Shipbuilding Capacity at …

Navy’s endurance gets boost as first Fleet Support Ship Surya launched - The Tribune

In a move that will allow the Navy to operate at sea for longer periods, a ship named Surya, an enabler for such long deployments, was launched at sea at Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.

Rajnath Singh launches first Navy support ship in Visakhapatnam

Rajnath Singh will launch Fleet Support Ship-1 and unveil key shipyard upgrades in Visakhapatnam. The events underline India's push to expand indigenous shipbuilding and strengthen naval reach.

Rajnath Singh launches Navy’s first indigenous fleet support ship ‘Surya’ at Visakhapatnam

The 43,500-tonne vessel built with 82% Indian content at Hindustan Shipyard can refuel and resupply several warships at sea at once; the keel of the fifth ship in the series was laid at the same ceremony