Indian Navy commissions 2nd Nistar-class DSV INS Nipun, Navy Chief says ‘powerful addition’

Indian Navy commissions INS Nipun, its second indigenously built Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel with 75% indigenous content, at Naval Dockyard Mumbai on August 31, 2026, presided over by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, who says "combat readiness remains foremost responsibility" as the 119.4-metre, 10,500-tonne vessel built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited will boost deep-sea diving, submarine rescue and underwater operations for Western Naval Command.