Updated On: 03 May, 2025 12:57 PM IST | Surat | mid-day online correspondent
The mighty INS Surat, India’s latest & most advanced guided missile destroyer, proudly sailed into her namesake city on 01 May, marking the anniversary of Gujarat’s formation. The ship was accorded a warm welcome, celebrating this iconic moment

INS Surat successfully test-fired the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating its capability to neutralise incoming aerial threats, including missiles. Courtesy Defence PRO
The Indian Navy’s stealth-guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, made its inaugural port call at Hazira on Thursday, coinciding with Gujarat Foundation Day and adding symbolic significance to the occasion.
The warship will remain anchored at Hazira for two days.