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Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Navy to sharpen edge with induction of six stealth frigates by September 2026
The Indian Navy will sharpen its edge in the Indian Ocean region with the induction of six locally made warships in around a year, a step towards strengthening its hold on the vast maritime expanse where China is steadily boosting its influence, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. Mahendragiri, a P-17A stealth frigate, is being built at MDL in Mumbai. (HT Photo/Rahul Singh) The Project 17A stealth frigates that the navy will be commissioning into service by August-September 2026 are Udaygiri, Taragiri, Mahendragiri, Himgiri, Dunagiri and Vindhyagiri --- platforms that will showcase the country's warship building prowess, have an indigenous content of 75% and come with modern weapons, sensors and systems to dominate the sea battlespace, the officials said. The navy inducted the first P-17A warship INS Nilgiri in January and is expected to commission Udaygiri in August. The ₹45,000-crore P-17A is a follow-on of the Shivalik-class (P-17) stealth frigates and represents a significant upgrade over the previous warships. Taragiri and Mahendragiri are being built at Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), and Himgiri, Dunagiri and Vindhyagiri are in different stages of construction at Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited. 'There were some teething troubles when P-17A began…the first ship. The project has moved ahead smoothly thereafter. Taragiri and Mahendragiri will be delivered to the navy after the completion of necessary trials in October 2025 and February 2026,' said Jay Varghese, the P-17A in-charge at MDL. The navy usually commissions a warship one or two months after its delivery. MDL delivered Udaygiri to the navy on July 1. The weapons on the P-17A warships include BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and the medium range surface-to-air missile system. Himgiri, Dunagiri and Vindhyagiri are expected to be delivered to the navy in July-end, early next year and August 2026, people aware of the matter said. On January 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation three locally built combat platforms, including INS Nilgiri. INS Surat, a destroyer; and Vaghsheer, the sixth and final Kalvari-class submarine --- also built at the MDL --- were commissioned on the same day. At the rare tri-commissioning, Modi said it was a significant step towards empowering the Indian Navy of the 21st century. The development also put the spotlight on the navy's fast-paced indigenisation and how it is working on becoming fully self-reliant by 2047 when India celebrates 100 years of independence --- around 60 warships are under construction at various Indian shipyards. The P-17A stealth frigates have a displacement of 6,670 tonnes, are 149 metres long, can reach a top speed of 28 knots and carry 225 personnel. The new platforms will boost the navy's operational capabilities and combat readiness in the Indian Ocean region, a strategic maritime expanse where the challenges include China's carefully calculated power play for influence and defending the rules-based international order. China is seeking to expand its maritime footprint in the region by setting up military bases, pushing countries to advance its maritime claims and forcing strategic concessions from vulnerable states. The Indian Navy keeps a close watch on extra-regional activity in the region, especially the presence of Chinese vessels.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Indian Navy to sharpen edge in Indian Ocean region with six stealth frigates
MUMBAI: The Indian Navy will sharpen its edge in the Indian Ocean region with the induction of six locally made warships in around a year, a step towards strengthening its hold on the vast maritime expanse where China is steadily boosting its influence, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. Mahendragiri, a P-17A stealth frigate, is being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. (HT Photo/Rahul Singh) The Project 17A stealth frigates that the navy will commission into service by August-September 2026 are Udaygiri, Taragiri, Mahendragiri, Himgiri, Dunagiri and Vindhyagiri --- platforms that will showcase the country's warship building prowess, have an indigenous content of 75% and come with modern weapons, sensors and systems to dominate the sea battlespace, the officials said. The navy inducted the first P-17A warship INS Nilgiri in January and is expected to commission Udaygiri in August. The ₹45,000-crore P-17A is a follow-on of the Shivalik-class (P-17) stealth frigates and represents a significant upgrade over the previous warships. Taragiri and Mahendragiri are being built at Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), and Himgiri, Dunagiri and Vindhyagiri are in different stages of construction at Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited. 'There were some teething troubles when P-17A began… the first ship. The project has moved ahead smoothly thereafter. Taragiri and Mahendragiri will be delivered to the navy after the completion of necessary trials in October 2025 and February 2026,' said Jay Varghese, the P-17A in-charge at MDL. The navy usually commissions a warship one or two months after its delivery. MDL delivered Udaygiri to the navy on July 1. The weapons on the P-17A warships include BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and the medium-range surface-to-air missile system. Himgiri, Dunagiri and Vindhyagiri are expected to be delivered to the navy in July-end, early next year and August 2026, people aware of the matter said. On January 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation three locally built combat platforms, including INS Nilgiri. INS Surat, a destroyer, and Vaghsheer, the sixth and final Kalvari-class submarine -- also built at the MDL -- were commissioned on the same day. At the rare tri-commissioning, Modi said it was a significant step towards empowering the Indian Navy of the 21st century. The development also put the spotlight on the navy's fast-paced indigenisation and how it is working on becoming fully self-reliant by 2047, when India celebrates 100 years of independence --- around 60 warships are under construction at various Indian shipyards. The P-17A stealth frigates have a displacement of 6,670 tonnes, are 149 metres long, can reach a top speed of 28 knots and carry 225 personnel. The new platforms will boost the navy's operational capabilities and combat readiness in the Indian Ocean region, a strategic maritime expanse where the challenges include China's carefully calculated power play for influence and defending the rules-based international order. China is seeking to expand its maritime footprint in the region by setting up military bases, pushing countries to advance its maritime claims and forcing strategic concessions from vulnerable states. The Indian Navy keeps a close watch on extra-regional activity in the region, especially the presence of Chinese vessels.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India gets a 'F35' stealth war machine, but it's not a plane and here's what makes it special
Indian armed forces have received F-35 stealth warship, but it's not a fighter jet. The Indian Navy recently received a significant boost to its maritime capabilities with the delivery of Udaygiri , the second stealth frigate under Project 17A, on 1 July 2025 with a Pennant number F35. It is a special moment for the Indian Navy as the warship was handed over by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in a record 37 months, marking a major milestone in India's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Second P-17A Frigate 'Udaygiri' Delivered to Indian Navy Yard 12652 (Udaygiri) is the second of seven multi-mission stealth frigates being constructed under Project 17A, a follow-on of the Shivalik-class (Project 17) currently in service. Designed for blue water operations, the ship is equipped to counter both conventional and non-conventional maritime threats. Construction of the class is underway at MDL, Mumbai, and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. The warship is 142.5 meter long, 16.9 meter wide, and weighs 6342 tonnes. It has a maximum speed 30 knots. Enhanced Capabilities and Design Improvements Project 17A frigates incorporate enhanced stealth features and a significantly upgraded weapons and sensor suite compared to their predecessors. The hull of the P-17A class is 4.54% larger than the P-17 class and features a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system with controllable pitch propellers and an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo The stealth features of Project 17A frigates are achieved through a combination of reduced radar cross section (RCS), noise, and infrared signatures, said Rear Admiral A.K. Saxena, Director, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, in an interview to a news agency. RCS is minimized by modelling the ship's superstructure, reshaping high-reflection areas, and using radar-absorbent or transparent materials, with most weapons vertically launched and deck fittings concealed to present a cleaner profile. Noise reduction focuses on limiting hydrodynamic noise from the hull and propellers, and structure-borne noise from onboard machinery through specialized mounts and acoustic enclosures. Infrared signatures are reduced by lowering exhaust temperatures using the Venturi effect and fluid injection, decreasing heat plume visibility and enhancing survivability. Also Read: Warships, missiles and spy planes: Here's what Rs 1 lakh crore is buying for Indian armed forces Live Events Remaining Ships Under Construction The remaining five frigates of the P-17A class — Dunagiri, Taragiri, Vindhyagiri, and Mahendragiri — are at various stages of construction at MDL and GRSE. All seven ships are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026. Project 17A stealth frigate Udaygiri Features According to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited: LR SAM Surface to Air Missiles Eight(8) Vertically launched Surface to Surface Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles Light weight Anti-Submarine Torpedo Indigenous Rocket Launcher (IRL) with FCS IAC-MOD One MR Gun 76 mm main gun Two 30 mm AK 630 rapid fire Guns 12.7 mm rapid-fire close-in weapon system MFSTAR Multi Mission Surveillance Radar Shakti EW SuiteAirborne Early Warning Radar Surface Surveillance Radar Sonar Humsa (NG) Equipped with the following state-of-the-art systems: • Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) on an independent network interfaced with integrated Bridge System (IBS) & Combat Management System (CMS) for defined data exchange through RS 422 asynchronous link • Integrated Bridge System (IBS) • Combat Management System (CMS) • Advanced Composite Communication Suite (ACCS) • Ship's Databus Network Also Read: Super Su-30: India plans nearly Rs 70,000 crore booster for its main fighter jet. From radars to missiles, here's what it'll get F35 Udaygiri's Legacy and Indigenous Development Udaygiri carries forward the legacy of its namesake, a former steam-powered frigate decommissioned in 2007 after 31 years of service. The new vessel reflects the Indian Navy's growing in-house design capability, led by the Warship Design Bureau, and increasing reliance on indigenous defence manufacturing. "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," an official statement noted. The P-17A programme has resulted in direct employment for around 4,000 personnel and indirect employment for over 10,000 through ancillary industries. The project has driven self-reliance, economic growth, and the expansion of India's defence industrial base.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
INS Udaygiri: Navy inducts indigenous stealth frigate in record time
Showcasing the country's growing military manufacturing capabilities and enhancing its naval power, INS Udaygiri — the second ship of Project 17A's stealth frigates — was delivered to the Indian Navy on Tuesday (July 1, 2025), according to a Defence Ministry statement. 'The project is a successor of the Shivalik class frigates of Project 17 (P-17), which are now in active service. Udaygiri is the second among the seven Project 17A (P-17A) frigates under construction at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL) in Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata. These multi-mission frigates are capable of operating in a 'blue water' environment — referring to the open ocean — dealing with both conventional and non-conventional threats in the area of India's maritime interests,' the Ministry said, adding that the remaining five ships will be delivered progressively by the end of 2026. 'Udaygiri has been delivered to the Indian Navy in a record time of 37 months from the date of launching,' the Ministry statement said. 'It is 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 to the nation,' it added. 'Quantum leap' 'P-17A ships have enhanced stealth features and are fitted with an advanced, state-of-the-art weapon and sensor suite, a significant upgrade from the P-17 class,' the Ministry said. 'The ships represent a quantum leap in the Indian Navy's in-house design capabilities at the Warship Design Bureau,' the statement added. The weapons suite comprises a supersonic surface-to-surface missile system, a medium-range surface-to-air missile system, a 76 mm gun, and a combination of 30 mm and 12.7 mm rapid-fire close-in weapon systems, according to the Ministry. The warship's major weapons and sensors are sourced from indigenous manufacturers, meaning that 'Udaygiri is an example of indigenisation that showcases the nation's ship design, ship construction and engineering prowess, enabled by a strong industrial ecosystem supported by over 200 medium, small and micro enterprises,' the statement said.
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Business Standard
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Indian Navy gets stealth boost with second Project 17A frigate Udaygiri
Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) on Tuesday delivered the naval frontline ship Udaygiri, the second of the seven stealth frigates of the Project 17A class, to the Indian Navy, enhancing its ability to project power far from the country's shores. 'These multi-mission frigates are capable of operating in a 'blue water' environment and dealing with both conventional and non-conventional threats in the area of India's maritime interests,' a Navy spokesperson said. Equipped with advanced technology, the ship is comparable with the finest ships of a similar class anywhere in the world, according to MDL. 'Udaygiri is designed indigenously by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau, New Delhi. It incorporates design concepts for improved survivability, sea-keeping, stealth, and ship manoeuvrability,' said a company release. The ship's stealth capabilities have been achieved through deliberate shaping of the hull and measures taken to suppress other signatures. The Project 17A stealth frigate project is a follow-on to the Shivalik-class (Project 17) frigates that are in active service. With enhanced stealth features and state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, the P-17A ships are a significant upgrade from the P-17 class, explained the Navy spokesperson. 'The ships represent a quantum leap in the Navy's in-house design capabilities at the Warship Design Bureau,' they added. The P-17A ships are capable of engaging enemy submarines, surface warships, anti-ship missiles, and fighter aircraft. Not only can Udaygiri operate independently without supporting vessels, it can also function as the flagship of a naval task force. The weapon suite of the ships of this class comprises a supersonic surface-to-surface missile system, medium-range surface-to-air missile system, 76 mm gun, and a combination of 30 mm and 12.7 mm rapid-fire close-in weapon systems. Another thing that sets the new class of ships apart is that they are being built employing the philosophy of 'integrated construction', which involves extensive pre-outfitting at the block stages to reduce the overall build periods. 'Udaygiri has been delivered to the Navy in a record time of 37 months from the date of launching,' added the Navy spokesperson. 'We take immense pride in the fact that Udaygiri is not just a state-of-the-art warship equipped with cutting-edge combat capabilities, but also a shining example of India's indigenous defence manufacturing prowess,' said Captain Jagmohan (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, MDL. 'I am confident that she will bring great pride to her commanding officer and crew — not only for her formidable performance at sea, but for the legacy of innovation, resilience, and self-reliance she represents,' he added. The P-17A initiative is enabled by a strong industrial ecosystem, supported by over 200 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Ships of the class are also fitted with major weapons and sensors sourced from indigenous original equipment manufacturers. 'The shipbuilding requirements of the project have led to direct employment generation for about 4,000 personnel and more than 10,000 personnel through indirect or ancillary sources,' said the Navy spokesperson. 'The positive spin-offs of the shipbuilding project include self-reliance, economic development, employment generation, and the growth of MSMEs and the ancillary ecosystem in the country,' they added.
