Bangladesh, Dec. 16 -- In a significant milestone for Indias naval modernization and indigenous defense production, the Indian Navy has formally commissioned the DSC A20, a locally designed and built diving support ship, into its fleet. The commissioning ceremony took place on December 16, marking the induction of the first vessel of the newly developed Diving Support Craft (DSC) platform. This move is expected to enhance Indias diving and underwater operational capabilities, particularly in its strategic coastal waters along the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

According to an official statement by the Indian Defense Ministry, the DSC A20 represents the lead ship in a series of five Diving Support Craft currently being built by Titaga...