Indian Navy to commission two made-in-India advanced frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri
They are powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system that uses both diesel engines and gas turbines to drive controllable-pitch propellers. The ships are managed through an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).Their weapons systems include supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, a 76 mm main gun, 30 mm and 12.7 mm close-in weapon systems, and anti-submarine warfare equipment.Udaygiri also marks the 100th ship designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau. Both ships are part of a manufacturing ecosystem involving over 200 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), supporting around 4,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs.The commissioning comes after extensive sea trials, which tested the ships' machinery, fire safety, damage control and navigation systems.This event is part of a wider push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Other platforms commissioned by the Indian Navy in 2025 include INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, INS Vaghsheer, INS Arnala and INS Nistar.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Navy's focus on combat readiness ensured ship deployment after Pahalgam attack: Govt to Parliament panel
New Delhi, The Indian Navy's focus on ensuring combat readiness enabled ships to be deployed at sea in the wake of the April 22 terrorist attack, the government has told a parliamentary panel. India launched Operation Sindoor early on May 7 to strike terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program In light of the "evolving threats and geopolitical dynamics" in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the Committee of External Affairs has said that it was keen to learn about India's long-term strategy to ensure maritime security and maintain regional stability. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Undo The report on 'Evaluation of India's Indian Ocean Strategy' by the panel, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was presented in Parliament on Monday. The Defence Ministry, in its response to the panel's query, said that "India's long-term strategy in the maritime domain aims to counter threats like piracy, trafficking, illegal fishing, maritime terrorism, natural calamities and complex geopolitical dynamics by pursuing five distinct strategies". Live Events Building a combat-ready navy to meet India's future maritime security needs, and deterrence through "capability, posture, and communication of intent" were the other critical points mentioned by the ministry in its response. "The focus of the Indian Navy towards ensuring combat readiness, through successful surface, air and sub-surface firings, enabled ships to be deployed for 'Op Sindoor' within 96 hours of the terrorist attack, with hundreds of missiles embarked," the defence ministry told the panel. It further said the Navy's focus is on "building credible deterrence by modernising our fleet with capable multi-dimensional platforms while also integrating emerging technologies to monitor and secure critical SLOCs (sea lines of communication) and choke points". Operation Sindoor, carried out in the early hours of May 7, led to a four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan that was halted after an understanding was reached between the two sides on May 10. Director General of Naval Operations, Vice Admiral A N Pramod, on May 11, said that the Indian Navy's carrier battle group, submarines and aviation assets were immediately deployed at sea with full combat readiness in the aftermath of the Pahalgam strike. The naval forces remained forward deployed in the northern Arabian Sea in a "dissuasive and deterrent" posture, with full readiness to strike select targets at sea and on land, including Karachi, at a time of our choosing. The defence ministry, in its response to the panel, also mentioned India's vision for "shaping a favourable and positive maritime environment to enhance cooperation with maritime forces of friendly nations". "Additionally, IN (Indian Navy) will pursue its efforts to be the preferred security partner and first responder guided by the GoI's (Government of India's) vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement of Security and Growth Across Regions)," it said. Enumerating the key objectives that will guide India's naval and maritime policies in the coming decade, the Defence Ministry also stated that India's naval and maritime policies in the coming decade will be guided by the Indian Navy Vision 2047 . "These objectives also reinforce the overarching vision of 'MAHASAGAR', which signifies India's vision to expand its influence and impact globally, using the seas as a conduit," the report says.
New Indian Express
14 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Navy to commission two stealth frigates in Vishakapatnam on August 26
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Indian Navy will commission two advanced stealth frigates, Udaygiri (F35) and Himgiri (F34), in Visakhapatnam on August 26. This will be the first time that two major surface combatants from two different Indian shipyards are commissioned simultaneously. Udaygiri, the second ship of the Project 17A stealth frigates, has been built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai. Himgiri is the first P17A frigate built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. The commissioning marks Udaygiri as the 100th ship designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau. The P17A frigates displace about 6,700 tonnes, making them slightly larger than their predecessor Shivalik-class frigates. They feature an improved hull design to reduce radar cross section, and are equipped with Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion systems, using diesel engines and gas turbines, controlled through an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). Their armament includes supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, a 76 mm medium-range gun, close-in weapon systems of 30 mm and 12.7 mm calibre, as well as anti-submarine and underwater weapons. The ships have been built with contributions from over 200 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), supporting approximately 4,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs. The commissioning follows the induction of several indigenous platforms in 2025, including destroyer INS Surat, frigate INS Nilgiri, submarine INS Vaghsheer, ASW Shallow Water Craft INS Arnala, and diving support vessel INS Nistar. Both Udaygiri and Himgiri have completed sea trials validating their hull, machinery, and combat systems. The commissioning ceremony will be held at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam.
Hans India
16 hours ago
- Hans India
Udaygiri, Himgiri to be commissioned in Indian Navy on the same day in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy is gearing up for the simultaneous commissioning of two advanced frontline frigates Udaygiri (F35) and Himgiri (F34) on August 26. This will be the first time that two major surface combatants from two prestigious Indian Shipyards are being commissioned at the same time in Visakhapatnam. Udaygiri, the second ship of the Project 17A stealth frigates, has been built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, while Himgiri is the first of P17A ships being constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Kolkata. Underscoring India's accelerating naval modernisation and its ability to deliver sophisticated warships from multiple shipyards, this milestone showcases the success of the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives in the defence sector. In another major milestone for the Indian Navy, Udaygiri is the 100th ship designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau. Udaygiri and Himgiri represent a generational leap over earlier designs. Displacing about 6,700 tons, the P17A frigates are roughly five percent larger than their predecessor Shivalik-class frigates and yet incorporate a sleeker form with a reduced radar cross are powered by Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants using diesel engines and gas turbines that drive controllable-pitch propellers and are managed through an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The weapon suite includes supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium range surface-to-air missiles, 76-mm MR Gun and a combination of 30-mm and 12.7-mm close-in weapon systems and the anti-submarine/ underwater weapon systems. Both ships are the result of an industrial ecosystem spanning over 200 MSMEs, supporting approximately 4,000 direct jobs and more than 10,000 indirect jobs. The commissioning of Udaygiri and Himgiri underscores the navy's commitment to self-reliance in ship design and construction and follows the commissioning of other indigenous platforms, including destroyer INS Surat, frigate INS Nilgiri, submarine INS Vaghsheer, ASW Shallow Water Craft INS Arnala, and Diving Support Vessel INS Nistar, all in 2025. Rigorous sea trials have validated the frigates' hull, machinery, firefighting, damage control, navigation and communication systems, ensuring they are ready for operational deployment. The forthcoming ceremony in Visakhapatnam will thus be more than a naval ritual as it will be a celebration of India's journey towards a robust and self-sufficient maritime defence ecosystem. As the nation watches the two grey hulls take their place in the fleet, the message will be clear 'India's oceans are guarded by ships built in India, designed by Indians and staffed by Indians - a true embodiment of the Make in India initiative and a beacon of the country's rising maritime power'.
