The Indian Navy commissioned two new stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, on 26th August at Visakhapatnam. This marks the first time two major warships from different Indian shipyards were commissioned together. Both are part of Project 17A, an advanced series of stealth frigates designed for Blue Water operations and modern maritime threats.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders built INS Udaygiri in Mumbai. Meanwhile, INS Himgiri was constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders in Kolkata. Each frigate weighs about 6,700 tonnes and features advanced stealth with reduced radar visibility. They are powered by a combined diesel-and-gas (CODOG) propulsion system for greater efficiency.

Their arsenal includes supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, a 76 mm main gun, close-in weapon systems, and anti-submarine weapons. Both ships were designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, with Udaygiri marking the bureau’s 100th ship design.

Project 17A supports over 200 MSMEs, creating around 4,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs. The commissioning reflects India’s growing capacity to design and build modern warships under ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

The new frigates have completed their sea trials and are now operational. They add to several 2025 inductions, including INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, INS Vaghsheer, INS Arnala, and INS Nistar. Meanwhile, INS Tamal recently visited Casablanca, Morocco, showcasing India’s expanding naval diplomacy.

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