Archive · 2 Aug 2026
India Launches Final Diving Support Craft, Boosting Underwater Capabilities
The Indian Navy finished a five‑ship project by launching its last diving support boat, DSC A24, in Kolkata.
The boat helps sailors dive, fix ships, and keep the coast safe.
It was built by a private company, Titagarh Rail Systems, which is now a new player in making warships.
Most of the parts come from India, showing the country’s push to make its own defence gear.
The launch shows India’s growing navy and its goal to be self‑sufficient in defence.
DSC A24, the final vessel of a five‑ship Diving Support Craft programme, was launched on 1 August 2026.
The launch took place at Titagarh Rail Systems Limited in Kolkata, attended by Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh and senior navy officials.
The project cost Rs 174.77 crore, with each vessel costing about Rs 35 crore and 70% of equipment sourced domestically.
The catamaran‑hull design offers a 300‑400 tonne displacement, improved stability, and is suited for diving, salvage, and coastal missions.
The programme marks Titagarh Rail Systems’ entry into private‑sector naval shipbuilding and boosts the Indian Navy’s underwater support capabilities.
- Who
- Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel, Indian Navy
- What
- Launch of the fifth and final vessel of the Diving Support Craft programme, DSC A24
- When
- 1 August 2026
- Where
- Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, Kolkata, India
- Why
- To enhance the Indian Navy’s underwater operational and salvage capabilities as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives
- Vessel
- DSC A24
- Launch date
- 1 August 2026
- Shipyard
- Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, Kolkata
- Project cost
- Rs 174.77 crore
- Number of vessels
- 5
- Domestic content
- 70%
- Displacement
- 300‑400 tonnes