The Indian Navy has launched DSC A24, the fifth and final vessel under the Diving Support Craft Project, marking the successful completion of the indigenous five-ship programme. The launch strengthens India’s underwater operational capabilities and reinforces the country’s commitment to self-reliant defence manufacturing.

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• The Indian Navy launched DSC A24 on August 1, 2026, at Titagarh Rail Systems Limited shipyard in Kolkata, completing the five-vessel Diving Support Craft Project.
• The project was awarded by the Ministry of Defence on February 12, 2021, and all five vessels were successfully delivered within approximately five and a half years.
• Diving Support Craft are specialised naval vessels designed to support underwater diving operations, inspections, repairs, salvage missions, and harbour maintenance in coastal and maritime environments.
• DSC A24 features a catamaran hull design, providing enhanced stability, greater deck space, and improved operational efficiency for underwater missions and coastal deployments.
• The vessel has a displacement of approximately 300–400 tonnes and is equipped with advanced diving systems to support operational dives, underwater inspections, and salvage assistance.
• Around 70% of the vessel’s main and auxiliary equipment has been sourced from Indian manufacturers, highlighting the success of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives in defence production.
• The launch ceremony was conducted according to naval tradition by Kamal Singh, wife of Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel, Indian Navy.
• Completion of the Diving Support Craft Project significantly enhances the Indian Navy’s underwater engineering, maintenance, rescue, and maritime support capabilities, strengthening coastal security and operational readiness.