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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Vizag to host IFR & Milan 2026, says ENC chief at I-Day parade
Visakhapatnam: The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) celebrated the 79th Independence Day with a ceremonial parade at the Command Parade Ground on Friday, radiating pride, tradition, and patriotic fervour. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENC, inspected a 50-man Guard of Honour and took the salute as contingents from the Indian Navy, Defence Security Corps (DSC), National Cadet Corps (NCC), and Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) marched in unison, showcasing discipline and unity. The event was attended by officers, sailors, veterans, and families from across naval establishments, reflecting the enduring camaraderie between serving personnel and retired veterans. In his address, Vice Admiral Pendharkar praised the parade's precision and extended greetings to all naval and DSC personnel, veterans, and their families. He highlighted the Navy's role in Aatmanirbhar Bharat, citing recent milestones including the commissioning of indigenous ships. He announced the upcoming commissioning of frigates INS Udaigiri and INS Himgiri on August 26, 2025, and confirmed that Visakhapatnam will host the International Fleet Review (IFR) and MILAN 2026 in February next year. ENC previously hosted IFR-2016, where 50 countries participated and President Pranab Mukherjee reviewed the fleet aboard INS Sumitra. The city also hosted MILAN-2024, a global maritime exercise fostering cooperation and security on the high seas. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
India Today
10-08-2025
- Business
- India Today
Indian Navy to commission two made-in-India advanced frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri
The Indian Navy will commission two frontline stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri (F35) and INS Himgiri (F34), on August 26, 2025, in Visakhapatnam. This will be the first time that two major surface combatants built by different Indian shipyards will be inducted into the fleet the second ship of the Project 17A class, has been built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. Himgiri, the first of the same class built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, will join the fleet alongside Project 17A frigates are an improved version of the Shivalik-class frigates. Each ship displaces around 6,700 tons and features a design that reduces its radar signature. 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 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 commissioning comes after extensive sea trials, which tested the ships' machinery, fire safety, damage control and navigation 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
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Navy takes delivery of first Project 17A frigate Himgiri from GRSE
The Indian Navy on Thursday received the advanced guided-missile frigate Himgiri built by defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. The Navy called it a major milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. Himgiri (Yard 3022), the third ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A). The Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms, designed to address current and future challenges in the maritime domain. According to the Navy, Himgiri is a reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Himgiri, a Leander-class frigate, that was decommissioned on May 6, 2025, after 30 years of glorious service to the nation. Designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and overseen by the Warship Overseeing Team (Kolkata), the ship is modular, ergonomic and built within the envisaged timelines. Launched on December 14, 2020, Himgiri is equipped with BrahMos anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles, along with Barak 8 anti-aircraft missiles, representing a major leap in naval strike and defensive capabilities. With high indigenous content, the ship stands as a strong symbol of India's self-reliance in defence production. The frigate is powered by a combination of diesel engines and gas turbines and equipped with advanced AESA radar and modern combat systems. It is capable of anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare operations. The platform offers advanced survivability and improved operational capabilities. Himgiri also features comfortable accommodation for 225 personnel and provides full aviation facilities for operation of helicopters onboard the vessel. Currently, GRSE is working on 15 warships across four different classes for the Navy. With an indigenous content of 75%, the project has involved over 200 MSMEs at GRSE and enabled generation of employment for approximately 4,000 personnel directly and more than 10,000 personnel indirectly.
