​Consider the following statement about the "Surat" warship:
1. On 6th October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the crest of the Indian Navy’s warship ‘Surat.’
2. It was part of the project 15 B.
3. Surat holds the distinction of being the second warship named after a city in Gujarat.
4. India purchased this warship from Japan
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?​​

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Statement 2

Explanation:

• The crest of the Indian Navy's warship 'Surat' was unveiled on 6th November 2023. The ceremony was conducted by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in the city of Surat, with the presence of the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar. ​
• INS Surat is the fourth ship of the Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, which are being constructed under Project 15B. These are advanced stealth guided-missile destroyers designed and built indigenously by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. ​
• INS Surat is the first capital warship of the Indian Navy to be named after a city in Gujarat. This naming honors Surat's rich maritime history and its significant contribution to shipbuilding and trade.

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Overview of INS Surat:

Key Features:

• India's 1st AI-Enabled Warship:
  Uses indigenous AI solutions for enhanced operational efficiency, automation, and decision-making in combat.
• Weapons & Systems:
• Surface-to-air missiles (SAMs)
• Anti-ship missiles
• Torpedoes
• Network-centric warfare tools with modern radar, sonar, and sensors

Project 15B Destroyers – A Glance