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Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday (July 11) that during the Middle East war, the Indian Navy safely escorted 18 merchant vessels from the war-torn area, which were loaded with goods worth about Rs 9000 crore. Referring to Indian technology and especially missiles, he said that our BrahMos surface-to-surface missile can be fitted in INS Mahendragiri, which is one of the fastest and most deadly cruise missiles in the world.
Rajnath Singh said that it has a combination of multifunction radar as well as long range surface-to-air missiles (Long Range Surface-to-Air Missiles), which is completely capable of identifying and destroying any threat coming from the sky from a distance. It has indigenous rocket launcher. There is a torpedo launcher. Apart from this, there is integrated anti-submarine defense system, electronic warfare suite and close-in weapon system. All these things make it as impenetrable and strong as Mount Mahendragiri.
Navy’s real strength seen in Iran war
In a post made by the Defense Minister’s office on social media platform X on Sunday, it was said that recent events have once again proved how important a capable and responsible navy is for any nation. Following the outbreak of conflict in West Asia, the Indian Navy safely escorted 18 merchant vessels carrying essential cargo worth more than Rs 9,000 crore through Operation Urja Suraksha.
Recent events have once again proved how important a capable and responsive Navy is for any nation. After the conflict broke out in West Asia, the Indian Navy, through Operation Urja Suraksha, carried out essential cargo worth more than Rs 9,000 crore.…
— Defense Minister’s Office/RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) July 11, 2026
Buying ships is a long term investment – Rajnath
The statement further said that our Navy has emerged as not only a fighting force but also a strong protector of India’s economic interests. With every ship our eco system is becoming more mature, more efficient and more reliable. Each new ship is also a long-term investment in India’s maritime future.
(Input- Neeraj Rajput)
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