The Indian Navy has commissioned two of the seven Project 17A multi-mission stealth frigates into service at the Naval Base in Visakhapatnam today (26 August 2025).
INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri were built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers respectively.
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These vessels represent an evolution from the earlier Project 17 (Shivalik-class) frigates, with enhancements in design, stealth capabilities, and upgrades to their weapons and sensor systems.
The warships are also equipped to undertake a wide range of maritime missions in Blue Water conditions.
INS Udaygiri was delivered to the Navy on 1 July 2025, setting a record as the quickest delivery post-launch for her class due to the modular construction approach adopted by the shipyards.
INS Himgiri was delivered to the Indian Navy on 31 July.
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By GlobalDataThe Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB) was responsible for the in-house design of both frigates.
Equipped with modern Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants and advanced Integrated Platform Management Systems, these warships carry advanced weapons and sensors developed by Indian companies.
With approximately 75% indigenous content supported by local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the frontline surface combatants align with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative aimed at self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Upon commissioning, the vessels will join the Eastern Fleet, enhancing India’s capacity to protect its maritime interests throughout the Indian Ocean Region.
The construction philosophy of ‘Integrated Construction’ has been applied to these newly designed ships, allowing for extensive pre-outfitting at block stages and reducing overall build times, stated the Indian Ministry of Defence.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that “these warships will not only strengthen the security system and safeguard maritime interests, but will also assist in humanitarian assistance & disaster relief missions”.
“INS Udaygiri & INS Himgiri are the shining examples of the government’s firm resolve towards self-reliance, symbols of a transformative movement, and testament to the vision that the nation will touch greater heights & obtain the goal of self-reliance with concerted efforts of all stakeholders,” he added.
The remaining five P 17A ships are currently under construction. They are expected to be delivered progressively by the end of 2026.
The Indian Navy inducted INS Nistar into its fleet, an indigenously designed and constructed diving support vessel, on 18 July 2025.
