Indian Navy adds stealth frigate INS Satpura to its fleet

• The Indian Navy has commissioned  a new stealth frigate. The INS Satpura, built by the Mazgaon Docks Ltd
• The INS Satpura is the second of the indigenously designed and constructed stealth frigates of the Shivalik Class.
• Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Admiral Verma said that the INS Satpura was a step closer towards becoming self sufficient in warship production."India's destiny to take her rightful place amongst the top economies of the world is inextricably linked with ensuring unhindered global trade in a secure maritime environment.I believe that with the commissioning of INS Satpura we are taking another decisive stride in this direction today."
• The INS Satpura is armed with surface, surface to air and sub-surface defence weapons. It can detect enemy at long ranges and engage in long range combat with an array of surface, sub-surface and air-defence weapons. Two helicopters are embarked upon the ship which enhances it surveillance and attack capabilities.
• It has a state-of-the-art 'Total Atmospheric Control System' (TACS) that ensures complete removal of radioactive, chemical or biological impurities, thereby protecting the crew and ship borne systems.
• Talking about the three recent incidents wherein two ships got grounded at the Mumbai coast while one sank in the Mumbai high sea, Admiral Verma said "The coordination between other agencies involved in maritime security and navy has increased and the warships deployed are keeping watch on all vessels using the shipping route".