It enhances coastal security and is part of indigenisation and fleet augmentation under 'Make in India' programme.

On 5 April 2024, ICGS Veera rescued nine fishermen of Indian fishing boat (IFB) Durga Bhavani when the latter one caught fire due to Gas cylinder explosion about 65 miles away from Visakhapatnam coast.

The fishermen were rescued off Andhra Pradesh Coast and were provided first aid to those who were severely injured.

[6][7][8] On 5 October 2024, the First Training Squadron reached Muscat, Oman, the third time in the last decade.

[9] On 12 October 2024, INS Tir along with ICGS Veera reached Port of Manama, Bahrain.