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'Built a floating F-35:' Rajnath Singh's shoutout to navy's new stealth frigates - and a US mention

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 26 August 2025 ()
Defence minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, advanced stealth frigates, in Visakhapatnam, significantly boosting India's maritime capabilities. Singh highlighted the Navy's crucial role in safeguarding national economic security, especially in the Indian Ocean. He also referenced 'Operation Sindoor' as a firm response to terrorism.
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