India’s Marine has emerged as a formidable bluewater power in 2025, it’s a growing indigenous people, and a diverse fleet. From powerful aircraft carriers to stealth submarines, they look deeply at active ships that define India’s maritime strength here. Below, we have given a list of Active Indian Navy Ships 2025.
1. Aircraft Carriers (2)
- INS Vikrant (IAC‑1) – India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (45,000 tonnes), Karva was ordered in 2022
- INS Vikramaditya (R33) – a modified Soviet Kiev-class carrier (45,000 t), purchased from Russia and serving since 2013
2. Amphibious Warfare Ships
- INS Jalashwa – Austin-class amphibious transport dock, ex-USS Trenton, serving since 2007
- Tank Landing Ships (LSTs): INS Gharial, Kesari, Shardul, Airavat – Distribute to Heavy Vehicles and Soldiers Since the late 1990s – 2000s
- Landing Craft Utility (LCU Mk IV): INS LCU 51–58 – Eight ships have been built since 2017
3. Destroyers (10+)
- Visakhapatnam class (Project 15b): INS Visakhapatnam, Mormugao, Imphal-unat 7,400 t stealth Destroyer 2021-23, which was added, with INS Surat added in January 2025
- Delhi class (Project 15a): In Delhi, Mysore, Mumbai (upgraded 2023)
- Kolkata class (Project 15a): Kolkata, Kochi, Chennai-like, equipped with modern systems
- Rajput-class: INS Rana, Ranvir, Ranvijay – older guided-missile destroyers

4. Frigates (15+)
- Shivalik-class (Project 17): INS Shivlik, Satpura, Sahdhari-Stail Multi-Rol Frigates
- Talwar-class: INS Talwar, Trishul, Tabar, Teg, Tarkash, Trikand- Russian-produced missile freighters
- Brahmaputra-class: INS Brahmaputra, Betwa, Beas – 3,850 t ASW frigates
- Project 17A Nilgiri-class: INS Nilgiri commissioned in Jan 2025; advanced derivatives include ships F47–F51, with further entries due by 2025
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- Drone Warfare: Ukraine Drone Attack on Russia
- Top 5 NDA Coaching in India
5. Corvettes (20+)
- INS Kamorta-class (ASW) The stealth anti-submarine corvettes Kamorta, Kadmatt, Kiltan, and Kavaratti
- ASuW Kora-class: INS Missile corvettes Kora, Kirch, Kulish, and Karmuk
- Other smaller corvettes for coastal duties, such as Khukri-class, Veer-class, and Abhay-class
6. Submarines
- INS Arihant (S73), INS Arighat: Native ballistic missile submarines that can deter nuclear threats
- INS Chakra: leased Russian Akula-class SSN
7. Auxiliary & Patrol Vessels
- Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV): Sukanya and Saryu classes
- Patrol vessels & boats: Car Nicobar, Bangaram, Trinkat-class; Super Dvora, ISV, FPBs
- Support & Auxiliary: Fleet tankers (Deepak, Aditya, Jyoti classes), survey ships (Sandhayak, Makar, etc.), training & cargo vessels
Why This Matters
- India currently fields 2 carriers, 11 destroyers, 16 frigates, and 16 submarines (2 SSBN, 1 SSN, and 13 SSK)
- A robust fleet mix reflects strategic priorities: power projection, sea-lane security, and anti-submarine warfare.
Conclusion
With the fleet that supports ~ 150 surface fighters, submarines and over 200,000 tonnes, the Indian Navy is a strong force in a self-sufficient blue-water power. Continuous induction of indigenous people-designed vessels – such as INS Vikrant, Nilgiri, Surat and Vagasheer -underscores India’s marine ambitions and strategic autonomy.
FAQs for List of Active Indian Navy Ships 2025
Ans. The Indian Navy has a total of two aircraft carriers: the Russian-produced INS Vikramaditya and the indigenous INS Vikrant.
Ans. There are about 16 active submarines, including 13 diesel electric and two SSBNs and one leased SSN.
Ans. INS Jalashwa (LPA), INS Gharial, Kesari, Shardul, Airavat (LSTs), and 8 LCUs.
Ans. Visakhapatnam-class destroyers (Project 15B) like INS Visakhapatnam, Imphal, and the newly commissioned INS Surat
Ans. Yes. INS Nilgiri was commissioned in January 2025, with several more expected by year-end.