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India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Stealth, Speed, Self-Reliance: INS Udaygiri Bolsters Indian Navy
On July 1, 2025, the Indian Navy received Yard 12652, also known as INS Udaygiri, the second stealth frigate under Project 17A. This advanced warship was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. Project 17A is an upgraded version of the earlier Shivalik-class (Project 17) frigates already serving in the Navy. INS Udaygiri is the second out of seven frigates being constructed at MDL in Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata under this project. According to the Press Information Bureau (PIB), this delivery marks a significant boost to India's indigenous shipbuilding capabilities and naval strength. The INS Udaygiri is a powerful warship designed to handle a wide range of missions. It can operate in open seas—what experts call a 'Blue Water' environment (which means the ship can travel and operate far from the country's coast, across deep ocean waters)—and is built to face both traditional military threats and modern challenges like piracy or terrorism, especially in areas that are important to India's security at sea. This new Udaygiri carries forward the legacy of an older ship with the same name. The original INS Udaygiri was a steam-powered ship that served the Indian Navy with pride for 31 years before it was retired on August 24, 2007. The new version is a modern, high-tech upgrade—a tribute to its proud predecessor. The Project 17A (P-17A) warships are a big improvement over the earlier Project 17 class. They come with advanced stealth features that make them harder to detect and are equipped with modern weapons and sensors that boost their combat abilities. This marks a major step forward in the Indian Navy's ability to design warships on its own, thanks to the efforts of the Warship Design Bureau. These new ships are also being built using a modern method called 'Integrated Construction'. This means many parts of the ship are pre-assembled and fitted with equipment before being joined together. Doing this speeds up the overall building process. The INS Udaygiri is a great example of this success—it was handed over to the Indian Navy in just 37 months after its launch, which is a record time for a complex warship of this kind. The hull (or body) of the Project 17A warships is about 4.5% bigger than the older Project 17 ships. This slightly larger size allows for better space and stability. These new ships are also equipped with more advanced weapons and sensors, giving them stronger fighting and detection abilities. Their design has been improved to make them look sleeker and more difficult to spot, making them more effective in stealth operations than the earlier P17 class. These ships use a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system, which means they can run on either a diesel engine or a gas turbine, depending on the speed and power needed. Each engine is connected to a special type of propeller called a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP), which allows better control of the ship's movement. They are also equipped with a modern Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). This advanced system helps monitor and manage all the key parts of the ship—like engines, power supply, and safety systems—making operations smoother and more efficient. The ship is equipped with a strong and modern set of weapons. It has a supersonic surface-to-surface missile system that can hit enemy ships and other targets at sea. To protect itself from threats coming from the air, it has a medium-range surface-to-air missile system that can shoot down enemy aircraft or incoming missiles. In addition, the ship has a 76 mm main gun for general-purpose firing, and a mix of 30 mm and 12.7 mm fast-firing guns. These smaller weapons are designed for close-range defence and are very effective against threats like small boats, drones, or missiles that come close to the ship. Self-Reliance In Shipbuilding And Job Creation: The delivery of INS Udaygiri is a proud example of India's growing strength in designing and building its own warships. It highlights the country's engineering skills and the solid support of a domestic defence industry. This achievement was made possible with the help of over 200 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) working together as part of the shipbuilding process. Most of the major weapons and sensors on the ship have been made in India by local manufacturers, showing the country's commitment to Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) and creating jobs through Indian-made technology. Boost To Jobs And Economy The construction of INS Udaygiri under Project 17A has created a big boost for employment and the economy. Around 4,000 people got direct jobs, while more than 10,000 others found work through related industries and support services. This project has brought many benefits—including self-reliance in defence, economic growth, job creation, and the expansion of MSMEs and supporting industries across the country. The work on the remaining five P-17A warships is currently ongoing at Mazagon Dock in Mumbai and GRSE in Kolkata, and all of them are expected to be completed and delivered by the end of 2026.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Tamal, last foreign-made warship, commissioned; Udaygiri delivered
The Navy commissioned INS Tamal, a Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate that also features dual role BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, into the force Tuesday. It is the last warship to be inducted from a foreign source in the backdrop of India's push to achieve self-reliance in defence. Additionally, Yard 12652 (Udaygiri), the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDSL) in Mumbai, was delivered, the Navy said in a statement. INS Tamal's commissioning ceremony was held at Yantar shipyard in Russia's Kaliningrad, where it was built. The ship will soon embark for her homeport of Karwar in Karnataka, the Navy said. 'INS Tamal is a formidable moving fortress at sea and is designed for blue water operations across the spectrum of naval warfare in all four dimensions — air, surface, underwater and electromagnetic,' the Navy said. INS Tamal is the eighth multi-role stealth frigate in Project 1135.6 — a series of frigates built by Russia for the Indian Navy — and the second of the additional follow-on Tushil class of ships. The first ship of Tushil class (INS Tushil) was commissioned in December last year. The seven Project 1135.6 ships inducted thus far are part of the Western Fleet, 'The Sword Arm' of the Navy under the Western Naval Command. INS Tamal has a crew of about 250 sailors and 26 officers and is commanded by Captain Sridhar Tata, a gunnery and missile warfare specialist. The ship is equipped with dual role BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, vertically launched surface-to-air missiles with extended ranges, the standard 30 mm Close in Weapon System, the 100 MM Main gun and very potent ASW rockets and heavyweight torpedoes. Udaygiri, meanwhile, is the second among the seven Project 17A frigates under construction at MDSL, Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd, Kolkata. Project 17A is a follow-on to Shivalik class (Project 17) frigates active in service. As per Navy, P-17A ships have enhanced stealth features and fitted with 'State of the Art' weapons and sensors, including supersonic surface-to-surface, and medium-range surface-to-air missile systems.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate Udaygiri delivered to Indian Navy
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Yard 12652 (Udaygiri), the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate, being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on Tuesday, Defence Ministry said in a release. The Project is a follow-on of the Shivalik class (Project 17) frigates active in service. Udaygiri is the second among the seven P17A frigates under construction at MDL, Mumbai and GRSE, Kolkata. 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, Defence Ministry said. Udaygiri is a modern Avatar of its predecessor, erstwhile INS Udaygiri which was a Steam Ship, decommissioned on 24 August 2007 after rendering 31 years of glorious service to the nation. P-17A ships have enhanced stealth features and fitted with 'State of the Art' weapons and sensors, a significant upgrade from the P17 class. Defence Ministry said that the ships represent a quantum leap in Indian Navy's in-house design capabilities at the Warship Design Bureau. The newly designed ships are also 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 Indian Navy, in a record time of 37 months from the date of launching, release stated. According to Defence Ministry, the hull of P17A ships is geo-symmetrically larger by 4.54 per cent vis-a-vis P 17. These ships are fitted with an advanced weapon and sensors suite with enhanced 'sleek and stealthy' features compared to the P 17 class. The ships are configured with Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) main propulsion plants, comprising a Diesel Engine and Gas turbine, driving a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) on each shaft and a state-of-the-art Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The weapon suite comprises 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, the release stated. Aatmanirbharta in Ship Building and Employment Generation. 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. The warship is fitted with major weapons and sensors sourced from indigenous OEMs, it added. Defence Ministry said that 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/ ancillary sources. 'The positive spin offs of the shipbuilding project included self-reliance, economic development, employment generation, growth of MSMEs and ancillary ecosystem in the country.' The remaining five ships of the P 17A Class are at various stages of construction at MDL, Mumbai and GRSE, Kolkata and would be delivered progressively by end 2026, release stated. (ANI)
The Hindu
2 days ago
- 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
2 days ago
- 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.
