India launches first indigenous fleet support ship Surya

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Surya, India's first indigenous fleet support ship (FSS), at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd in Visakhapatnam. It is the first of five such vessels being built at ₹19,000 crore. The 225-metre ship will replenish warships at sea with fuel, water, and ammunition, boosting the navy's operational endurance.