The Indian Navy will commission Himgiri and Udaygiri together at Visakhapatnam, marking its first simultaneous induction of major combatants from different domestic shipyards. Both are Project 17A frigates replacing the older Shivalik-class designs. Read: The Latest Defence Current Affairs Notes here
Project 17A is the Indian Navy’s Nilgiri-class programme to build indigenously designed, advanced multi-mission stealth frigates.
About Himgiri
Himgiri is a Project 17A frigate built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
Stealth Design: Its reduced radar and infrared signatures enhance survivability in contested waters.
Mission Profile: The ship is configured for anti-air, surface, and submarine warfare.
Weapons Fit: It carries BrahMos, Barak-8, torpedoes, and advanced anti-submarine sensors.
About Udaygiri
Udaygiri is the 2nd Project 17A frigate built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.
Design Milestone: It marks the 100th ship designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau.
Stealth Design: Its hull shaping reduces detection across multiple surveillance spectrums.
Mission Profile: The ship is designed for blue-water escort and maritime security operations.
Weapons Fit: It carries supersonic SSMs and medium-range SAMs for layered defence capability.
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