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India.com
01-08-2025
- Business
- India.com
Pakistan, China to get sleepless nights as India takes delivery of first P17A advanced guided warship, it is worth Rs…, is equipped with BrahMos, Barak…
In good news for the Indian Navy, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd delivered Himgiri on Thursday. This is the first of three advanced guided-missile frigates being built under the Navy's Project 17A. Himgiri is also the 801st ship and the 112th warship that GRSE has successfully built and handed over to the Indian Navy. What is India's P17A advanced guided warship, and why is it significant? The 149-metre vessel, which weighs 6,670 tonnes, is one of the biggest and most technologically advanced multi-role warships that GRSE has built during its 65 years as a Defence Public Sector Undertaking. According to the Indian Defence Research Wing report, this warship was accepted on behalf of the Indian Navy by RAdm Ravnish Seth, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Eastern Naval Command. How much did it cost? The total investment for the project will be about Rs 21,833.36 crore and this project will provide significant benefits for India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), start-ups, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). What deadly weapons are installed on the new P17A warship? Himgiri has BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles for anti-ship and land-attack missions, and Barak 8 surface-to-air missiles for air defence. Himgiri, the third ship of Nilgiri class stealth frigates and first of the class built by @OfficialGRSE, was delivered to the #IndianNavy on #31Jul 25 at Kolkata. Designed by the Warship Design Bureau and overseen by the Warship Overseeing Team (Kolkata), delivery of the vessel… — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) July 31, 2025 With a combined diesel and gas turbine propulsion system, the frigate is equipped with advanced AESA radar and modern combat systems. Furthermore, it is capable of anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare operations, according to IDRW. The warship offers increased survivability and improved performance. 'Himgiri' is designed to accommodate 225 personnel and is fully helicopter capable. Currently, GRSE is building 15 warships for the Indian Navy, across four different classes. What are the key features of India's P17A advanced guided warship? The ship is also designed for crew comfort and maximized operational flexibility, allowing accommodation for 225 people and aviation support for helicopter operations; it is a significant representation of the Indian government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' (Self-Reliant India Campaign). At present, GRSE is building 15 warships across four classes for the Indian Navy. These include Androth (the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft) and Ikshak (the third Large Survey Vessel), which have completed sea trials and are waiting to be delivered, and 13 other ships at various stages of construction.
Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Armed with BrahMos, GRSE delivers ‘Himgiri' warship to Indian Navy
The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited, on July 31, delivered a new warship named Himgiri to the Indian navy, according to an official statement. The ship is the first of three advanced frigates being made by GRSE under Project 17A. According to the statement, Himgiri is the 801st ship made by GRSE, which is 149 meters long and weighing about 6,760 tonnes, it is the largest and the most modern warship made by the GRSE. Out of the 801 ships, 112 are warships, the highest number made by any shipyard in India. The total cost of the three warships under Project 17A is over Rs 21,833 crore, the statement said. It added that the project is also helping the Indian economy. A relevant portion of its value has fuelled MSMEs, start-ups, and OEMs in building the ship. Rear Admiral Ravnish Seth, a Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Eastern Naval Command, accepted the ship on behalf of the Indian Navy. First launched on 14 December 2020, it is equipped with weapons like the BrahMos and Barak 8 missiles, said that statement. It is also equipped with the AESA radar system and other advanced systems to detect and fight threats from the air, sea and underwater. Using diesel engines and gas turbines for power, it is built to survive battle situations. (Anisha Ghosh is an intern at the Kolkata office of The Indian Express)
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Navy takes delivery of first P17A advanced guided-missile frigate Himgiri from GRSE
Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers ( GRSE ) Ltd delivered Himgiri , an advanced guided missile frigate to the Indian Navy , an official said on Thursday. This was the first of three such warships being built by GRSE under the Indian Navy's Project 17A, the GRSE official said. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category MCA Cybersecurity Technology Artificial Intelligence Others Project Management Leadership others Design Thinking Data Analytics Digital Marketing Public Policy Management Degree Healthcare Data Science CXO Operations Management Finance Product Management PGDM 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 Rear Admiral Ravnish Seth, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Eastern Naval Command accepted the P17A warship on behalf of the Navy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This New Device Lets You Get Unlimited Internet Anywhere – No Contracts Needed Ryoko Pro Undo These 149-metre-long, 6,670 tonne warships are the largest and the most sophisticated guided-missile frigates built by GRSE, the official said. The three ships are worth over Rs 21,833.36 crore, he said. Live Events 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, he said in a statement. The frigate is capable of anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare operations, the official said. Himgiri is the 112th warship built and delivered by the Kolkata-headquartered GRSE, he said.
