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New Indian Express
37 minutes ago
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- 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
3 hours ago
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- 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'.
India Today
13 hours ago
- 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
India Today
14-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
India pushes for bigger naval fleet with Rs 5,000-crore investment after Op Sindoor
In a significant boost to India's maritime defence capabilities, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is set to expand its shipbuilding infrastructure with a planned investment of Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,000 move comes in the wake of the Indian Navy's aggressive manoeuvres during Operation Sindoor in the Arabian Sea, as the focus shifts toward strengthening its fleet with more powerful warships and to defence sources, MDL plans to reclaim 10 acres of marine area near its existing Mumbai campus to create two new basins, enabling the simultaneous construction and repair of large warships and submarines. This expansion will double MDL's current deadweight handling capacity from 40,000 tonnes to 80,000 tonnes. Additionally, the shipyard aims to achieve a total capacity of 2 lakh deadweight tonnes, utilising 37 acres of land it has already acquired at Nhava Sheva year, MDL secured a 29-year lease for 15 acres of land from the Mumbai Port Authority, where shipbuilding activities have already commenced. With the new expansion, MDL will be better positioned to meet the Indian Navy's growing demand for advanced naval MDL has the capacity to build 11 submarines and 10 warships at once. This capability is set to grow further as the shipyard works on two major submarine projects for the Navy, valued at over Rs 1.06 lakh crore. These projects are expected to significantly enhance India's undersea warfare these developments, India's shipbuilding output remains considerably lower than that of China, which has the world's largest naval fleet of over 370 ships. However, by increasing its indigenous manufacturing capacity and modernising shipyard infrastructure, India aims to bridge the gap and reinforce its maritime Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the new facility will support both the construction and timely repair and upgrade of naval assets. The expansion is part of India's broader strategic vision to ensure timely delivery of critical naval which celebrated its 250th anniversary recently, has a rich legacy of maritime manufacturing. Established in 1774 and taken over by the Indian government in 1960, the dockyard has built over 800 ships, including 31 capital warships and eight submarines, and has exported 214 vessels to international latest move is expected to play a key role in achieving the Indian Navy's ambitious target of building a 175 Capital Ship Navy and reaching 100 percent indigenisation by 2047. The expansion marks a major milestone in India's pursuit of strategic self-reliance and maritime dominance.- EndsTrending Reel
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Stealth frigate Mahendragiri expected to be delivered by February
The final ship of Project 17A stealth frigate Mahendragiri, equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and cutting-edge sensors and platform management systems, is expected to be delivered to the Indian Navy by February 2026, according to officials. The first ship of the Project P17A (Nilgiri Class) stealth frigates -- Nilgiri -- was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January. The second warship, Udaygiri, being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), was delivered to the navy on July 1. These multi-mission frigates are capable of operating in "a 'Blue Water' environment dealing with both conventional and non-conventional threats" in the area of India's maritime interests, the defence ministry has said. The ministry on Monday shared a video on Mahendragiri being built at MDL in Mumbai. Live Events "Mahendragiri, the 7th and most advanced Project 17A Frigate (Nilgiri Class) to be delivered in Feb 2026, showcases India's naval legacy and future. A follow-on of the Shivalik-class, it features improved stealth, cutting-edge weapons, sensors & platform management systems - a true symbol of #AatmanirbharBharat," it said in a post on X along with the video. The advanced ship stands as a symbol of India's determination to "embrace its rich naval heritage," the ministry said. The warship will be a "force multiplier" for the Indian Navy, said Additional General Manager, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Jay Varghese, in the recorded video. Project 17A is a follow-on to the Shivalik class (Project 17) frigates active in service. Among the seven frigates, four will be delivered by MDL, Mumbai and the remaining by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. On Mahendragiri, Varghese said, "We are expecting it to be delivered to the Indian Navy by February 2026." "As with any warship building project, a lot of ancillary industry develops around a ship. We are taking equipment from so many OEMs, and all these are integrated into the ship. So, each of these OEMs in its own has been a partner with the MDL, and they have developed under 'Atmanirbharta', and indegenisation content has also improved, leading to 'Atmanirbharta'," he added. This class of ships have more than 75 per cent of indigenous content, the MDL official said. "The stealth features are varied. Even the shape of the ship contributes to the stealth feature," he said. The video also gave a glimpse of the second warship being built at MDL. "It's a structure that gives a smaller radar profile. For the radar profile, we are having IRSS (infra red suppression system) where the exhaust of all the engines are cooled. IRSS reduces the thermal signature, the radar profile is reduced, the noise is reduced. So, it's a combination of many, many factors, which gives the ship a profile which may be something like a fishing boat and not a frigate of this size," he added. Udaygiri, the second among the seven P17A frigates, was delivered in a record time of 37 months from the date of launch, officials had earlier said. The hull of a P17A ship is geo-symmetrically larger by 4.54 per cent as compared to a P17. Also, these ships are fitted with an advanced weapon and sensors suite with enhanced "sleek and stealthy" features compared to the P17 class, the ministry has said. The weapon suite comprises a supersonic surface-to-surface missile system and a medium-range surface-to-air missile system. Defence ministry officials termed Udaygiri a modern avatar of its predecessor, the erstwhile INS Udaygiri, which was a steam ship decommissioned on August 24, 2007, after rendering 31 years of service. The ministry has said the delivery of Udaygiri showcases the nation's ship design, ship construction and engineering prowess enabled by a strong industrial ecosystem supported by over 200 MSMEs. Udaygiri is the 100th ship designed and delivered by the Warship Design Bureau, it said.
