Telangana Governor visits INS Himgiri, Kalvari-Class Submarine in Visakhapatnam

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma visited INS Himgiri and a Kalvari-class submarine at Visakhapatnam. He was briefed on the Navy’s advanced capabilities, indigenous technologies, and commended the Eastern Fleet for safeguarding India’s strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma visited Indian Naval Ship (INS) Himgiri, an indigenously built advanced stealth frigate of the Eastern Fleet, and a Kalvari Class Submarine at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday.

During his time onboard the frontline platforms, Varma was briefed on the unit’s sophisticated multi-mission capabilities, cutting-edge stealth design. He was also briefed about the platform’s integrated advanced combat systems to conduct effective maritime surveillance and maintain a dominant presence across the full spectrum of modern maritime warfare.

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The Governor was apprised of the extensive use of indigenous technologies in the Indian Navy. This focus on “Atmanirbharta” underscores the Indian Navy’s commitment to building a future-ready force through domestic innovation and industrial partnership.

The Governor appreciated the pivotal role played by the Eastern Naval Command and the Eastern fleet and lauded their dedication to maintaining persistent maritime surveillance and their success in safeguarding the nation’s strategic interests within the vital Indo-Pacific region.