INS Surat: India's Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer in Gulf of Oman – Unveiling Its Power and Brahmos Capability
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India Deploys Powerful INS Surat in Gulf of Oman Amidst Rising Tensions
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News18•06-03-2026, 11:47
India Deploys Powerful INS Surat in Gulf of Oman Amidst Rising Tensions
•India deployed its stealth guided missile destroyer INS Surat in the Gulf of Oman to secure maritime trade routes and for potential citizen evacuation.
•The deployment comes amidst escalating US, Israel, and Iran tensions in West Asia, following reports of attacks on Iranian facilities.
•INS Surat, commissioned in January 2025, is India's first AI-driven warship, built under Project-15B with 75% indigenous technology.
•Equipped with BrahMos, Barak-8, Akash missiles, and advanced anti-submarine weapons, it features stealth technology and a COGAG propulsion system.
•The Gulf region is vital for India's energy imports and trade, with the Navy having a strong record in evacuation operations like Raahat, Kaveri, and Samudra Setu.
