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South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
India's navy gets a double dose of stealth with twin warship launch
The grey hulls of two new Indian stealth frigates are set to slide into service side by side this month, in a rare twin commissioning that analysts say embodies India 's maritime ambitions and sends a clear message to its rivals. The INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri are set to formally join the fleet on August 26 in a ceremony at Visakhapatnam on India's east coast. Both vessels, which were built in separate shipyards, are part of Project 17A – India's most advanced stealth frigate programme – and represent a leap forward in indigenous shipbuilding. The Udaygiri, the second of four Project 17A frigates being built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai, is joined by the Himgiri, the first of three sister ships constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in Kolkata. Together, New Delhi hopes the ships will form a potent new force in Indian maritime power projection. A crew member disembarks from the Indian guided-missile destroyer INS Delhi after it docked in Manila on August 1. Photo: AP Analysts say the simultaneous commissioning is more than a ceremonial flourish. It also marks a rapid expansion of India's surface combatant fleet at a time of intensifying competition with China, whose navy is expanding its reach far beyond its own territorial waters. The frigates will serve as important assets for the Indian Navy in countering China's influence in the Indian Ocean, according to Dongkeun Lee, a policy fellow at the Asia-Pacific Leadership Network, who identified two primary roles for the ships.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Stealth guided-missile frigates Udaygiri, Himgiri set to be commissioned into Navy this month
THE INDIAN Navy is set to simultaneously commission two Nilgiri-class stealth guided-missile frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri on August 26 at Visakhapatnam, the Ministry of Defence has said. The MoD said Udaygiri's commissioning will also mark another milestone: the 100th warship designed by the Navy's in-house Warship Design Bureau (WDB). At the strategic level, these multi-mission stealth frigates are capable of operating in a 'blue water' environment — deep sea far from shore — dealing with both conventional and non-conventional threats. The newly designed class of ships is also being built using 'integrated construction' philosophy, which involves extensive pre-outfitting in the block stages to reduce the overall building periods. Nilgiri-class frigates can play a crucial role in anti-surface warfare, anti-air warfare and anti-submarine warfare, with their versatile weapons and capabilities. 'The Indian Navy is preparing 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 at 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,' an MoD press statement said. The Nilgiri-class stealth frigate being constructed under the codename Project 17A is a follow-on of the Shivalik class or Project 17 frigates which are active in service. INS Nilgiri was first among the seven frigates in Project 17A which was commissioned in January earlier this year. Construction of four of these ships — Nilgiri, Udaygiri, Taragiri and Mahendragiri — is with the MDL while the other three — Himgiri, Dunagiri and Vindhyagiri — are by GRSE. The Nilgiri class of stealth guided-missile frigates take the names of the former Leander class which were commissioned into the Indian Navy between 1972 and 1981 and were decommissioned between 1996 and 2013. '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 Project 17A frigates are roughly five percent larger than their predecessor Shivalik-class frigates and yet incorporate a sleeker form, with a reduced radar cross section,' the MoD has said. Nilgiri-class ships 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 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. Rigorous sea trials have validated the frigates' hull, machinery, firefighting, damage control, navigation and communication systems, ensuring they are ready for operational deployment. 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 alone. 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,' the MoD has said.
India Today
4 days 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
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Navy ships 'Udaygiri', 'Himgiri' to be simultaneously commissioned on Aug 26
Indian naval ships ' Udaygiri ' and ' Himgiri ', part of Project 17A stealth frigates , are slated to be simultaneously commissioned on August 26 at Visakhapatnam, officials said on Sunday. The first ship of the P17A (Nilgiri Class) stealth frigates 'Nilgiri' was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The second warship, Udaygiri, built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), was delivered to the Navy on July 1. The Indian Navy is preparing for the simultaneous commissioning of two advanced frontline frigates -- 'Udaygiri' (F35) and 'Himgiri' (F34) -- on August 26, a Navy spokesperson said. This will be the "first time that two major surface combatants from two prestigious Indian shipyards are being commissioned at the same time at Visakhapatnam", he said. Live Events 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. 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. 'Himgiri' is the first of P17A ships being constructed by GRSE, Kolkata. This event underscores India's accelerating naval modernisation and its ability to deliver sophisticated warships from multiple shipyards, officials said. 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 tonnes, the P17A frigates are roughly 5 per cent larger than their predecessor Shivalik-class frigates band yet incorporate a sleeker form, with a reduced radar cross section, the officials said. These 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 or underwater weapon systems," the Navy spokesperson said. 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, he said. 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 alone. Rigorous sea trials have validated the frigates' hull, machinery, firefighting, damage control, navigation and communication systems, ensuring they are ready for operational deployment, the spokesperson said. The forthcoming ceremony at Visakhapatnam will thus be more than a naval ritual; it will be a celebration of India's journey towards a robust and self-sufficient maritime defence ecosystem, the Navy said. 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, it said. Also, INS Tamal, the Navy's newest stealth frigate, has completed a port call at Casablanca, Morocco, from August 6-9 during her return voyage to India, the officials said. Commissioned in Russia on July 1, INS Tamal is transiting back to her home base via multiple European and Asian ports, advancing India's maritime diplomacy and reinforcing bilateral ties. INS Tamal is the third Indian naval ship in the last two years to visit Casablanca, they said.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian Navy gets new desi stealth frigate armed with BrahMos, anti-submarine torpedoes, and long-range missiles
In a significant milestone for indigenous warship design and construction, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Kolkata, delivered Himgiri (Yard 3022), the third ship of the Nilgiri-class frigates under Project 17A, to the Indian Navy on 31 July 2025. Himgiri is the first Project 17A frigate constructed by GRSE and marks a major achievement in the ' Aatmanirbhar Bharat ' initiative. Designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and overseen by the Warship Overseeing Team (Kolkata), the ship reflects advancements in stealth, survivability, automation, and combat capabilities. It was built using the 'Integrated Construction' approach and delivered within the projected timelines. Reincarnation of a legacy warship The new Himgiri revives the legacy of the original Leander-class INS Himgiri, which served the Navy for 30 years until its decommissioning on 6 May 2005. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category MCA Artificial Intelligence Others Technology others MBA Data Analytics Public Policy Product Management Management Data Science Finance Digital Marketing CXO Operations Management Design Thinking Project Management healthcare Data Science Leadership Skills you'll gain: Programming Proficiency Data Handling & Analysis Cybersecurity Awareness & Skills Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Master of Computer Applications Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details Enhanced capabilities and weapon systems by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Struggling With Belly Fat? Try This at Home Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo Project 17A ships are equipped with a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system, featuring diesel engines and gas turbines driving Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP) on each shaft. The platform is further enhanced by a state-of-the-art Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), enabling integrated control with the ship's bridge and combat management systems. Also Read: Project 18: India developing next-gen destroyer that can carry 144 missiles, including BrahMos, and track enemies 500 km away Live Events The ship's weapon and sensor suite includes: LR SAM surface-to-air missile system Eight vertically launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles Lightweight anti-submarine torpedoes Indigenous rocket launcher with FCS IAC-MOD 127 mm medium-range gun Two AK-630 rapid-fire guns MF-STAR multi-mission radar Shakti electronic warfare suite Airborne early warning radar Surface surveillance radar Humsa-NG sonar Advanced onboard systems Himgiri is outfitted with: Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) Integrated Bridge System (IBS) Combat Management System (CMS) Advanced Composite Communication Suite (ACCS) Ship's internal databus for inter-system connectivity Specifications Length: 142.5 metres Beam: 16.9 metres Displacement: 6,342 tonnes Maximum speed: 30 knots Navy's expansion target The delivery of Himgiri comes as part of the Indian Navy's broader effort to enhance maritime capabilities , with a long-term goal of becoming a 170–175 warship-strong force by 2035. Project 17A is a critical step toward achieving this objective, bolstering both force levels and indigenous defence manufacturing .
