https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Udaygiri & Himgiri: India’s Next-Gen Stealth Frigates to Join Navy Fleet Soon, Set to Commission on August 26

Landmark Event Underscores India’s Naval Modernisation and Shipbuilding Excellence
Indian Masterminds Stories

New Delhi: In a historic milestone for India’s maritime defence, the Indian Navy is set to commission two advanced frontline stealth frigates, Udaygiri (F35) and Himgiri (F34), simultaneously on August 26 at Visakhapatnam. This marks the first time that two major surface combatants built by two different Indian shipyards will be commissioned together, underscoring the rapid pace of naval modernisation and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities.

Project 17A Frigates: Cutting-Edge Design and Firepower

Both frigates are part of the prestigious Project 17A programme:

  • Udaygiri has been constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.
  • Himgiri is the first of its class built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

Notably, Udaygiri represents the 100th ship designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, highlighting India’s growing expertise in complex warship design.

Displacing approximately 6,700 tonnes, these stealth frigates feature a sleeker hull with reduced radar cross-section and enhanced manoeuvrability powered by Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion and controllable-pitch propellers.

read also: India-Philippines Defence Ties Deepen: BrahMos Expansion, Maritime Patrols Signal Strategic Shift in Indo-Pacific

Their formidable armament includes:

  • Supersonic surface-to-surface missiles
  • Medium-range surface-to-air missiles
  • A 76 mm medium-range gun
  • Close-in weapon systems (30 mm and 12.7 mm)
  • Advanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities
  • Boosting India’s Defence Manufacturing Ecosystem

The construction of Udaygiri and Himgiri has engaged an extensive industrial supply chain involving over 200 MSMEs, generating about 4,000 direct jobs and over 10,000 indirect jobs. This project further solidifies the role of Indian industry in delivering cutting-edge naval assets, in alignment with the government’s Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

A Year of Indigenous Naval Milestones

The twin commissioning adds to an impressive year for the Indian Navy, which has inducted several indigenous platforms in 2025, including:

  • Destroyer INS Surat
  • Frigate INS Nilgiri
  • Submarine INS Vaghsheer
  • Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft INS Arnala
  • Diving Support Vessel INS Nistar

Both Udaygiri and Himgiri have successfully completed rigorous sea trials, confirming their readiness for operational deployment.

read also: India, UAE Deepen Defence Ties With Strategic Focus on Joint Production, Maritime Security & AI Collaboration

Strategic Significance

The commissioning ceremony on August 26 will be a powerful symbol of India’s maritime self-reliance and technological maturity. These warships will enhance the Navy’s ability to safeguard India’s maritime interests with assets designed, built, and manned entirely in India.

A proud testament to self-reliance

The commissioning of Udaygiri and Himgiri underscores the Navy’s commitment to self-reliance in ship design and construction and follows the commissioning of other indigenous platforms, including destroyer INS Surat, frigate INS Nilgiri, submarine INS Vaghsheer, ASW Shallow Water Craft INS Arnala, and Diving Support Vessel INS Nistar, all in 2025 alone. Rigorous sea trials have validated the frigates’ hull, machinery, firefighting, damage control, navigation and communication systems, ensuring they are ready for operational deployment.

The forthcoming ceremony at Visakhapatnam will thus be more than a naval ritual; it will be a celebration of India’s journey towards a robust and self-sufficient maritime defence ecosystem. As the nation watches the two grey hulls take their place in the fleet, the message will be clear: India’s oceans are guarded by ships built in India, designed by Indians and staffed by Indians – a true embodiment of the Make in India initiative and a beacon of the country’s rising maritime power.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
IFS officer with Odisha CM Mohan Majhi
IFS Officers from 2000-2001 Batch Meet Odisha CM Mohan Majhi to Discuss Development and Diplomatic Engagements
ESIC
ESIC Launches Nationwide Campaign for Amnesty Scheme 2025, Aims to Clear 27,000 Pending Cases
Indian Railways SBI Partner
Indian Railways, SBI Partner to Provide Comprehensive Insurance Benefits to 7 Lakh Railway Employees
MTNL
MTNL Faces Fines from NSE, BSE for Delay in Appointing Woman Director and Committee Formation
NTPC
PESB Fails to Pick Successor: NTPC CMD Gurdeep Singh Gets One-Year Extension After Shareholders’ Approval
IPS Sanjay Singhal
UP Cadre IPS Sanjay Singhal, Former BSF Special DG, Takes Charge as SSB Director General | Career Highlight
Jammu and Kashmir Government
IAS Mahima Madan Appointed Additional Secretary, IT Department in Jammu & Kashmir; To Retain Dual Charges
BHEL_resized
BHEL Awards ₹1,125 Crore Contract for Structural Fabrication and Supply to Support Nationwide Projects- Know More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IPS Shikha Goel
Decoding Digital Dangers: Insights from IPS Shikha Goel on Cyber Crimes
IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo
Managing Elections, Communal Tensions, and Public Safety – Meet IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo | Video Interview
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
Operation Hunt: IPS Dr. Karanraj Vaghela’s Mission to Nab Valsad’s Most Wanted
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
IAS Minnu P M
“Lazy, Sleepy, Yet Determined”: Minnu P M’s Honest Take on Cracking UPSC
Minnu PM, once a clerk in Kerala Police, cleared UPSC with AIR 150 after five years of struggle. Her...
IPS Ashish Tiwari
From IIT and Investment Banking to Public Service, Meet IPS Ashish Tiwari 
Ashish Tiwari, IIT graduate and former investment banker, chose public service over global finance. As...
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-12 at 7.27
First Attempt IRS, Fourth Attempt IPS: The Relentless Pursuit of Jitendra Kumar Yadav Who Cracked UPSC 3 Times
IPS Yadav is originally from Chhattisgarh. He was first selected for the IRS through UPSC and later for...
Social Media
Masahiro Hara
From Go Board to Global Use, How QR Codes Changed the World: IRAS Officer Ananth Rupanagudi Spotlights Masahiro Hara’s Vision
IRAS officer Ananth Rupanagudi shared a video on Masahiro Hara, the inventor of QR codes, highlighting...
IFS Susanta Nanda Video
A Mother’s Duty: Tigress Watches Over Cubs Splashing in Waterhole — Heartwarming Video Shared By Retd. IFS Officer Susanta Nanda
A tender wildlife video shared by Retd. IFS officer Susanta Nanda shows a tigress keeping watch over...
Mohanmala
Kaziranga Mourns: Beloved Elephant Mohanmala Passes Away After Five Decades of Service
Kaziranga National Park mourns the loss of Mohanmala, a beloved elephant who served over 50 years as...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
IFS officer with Odisha CM Mohan Majhi
IFS Officers from 2000-2001 Batch Meet Odisha CM Mohan Majhi to Discuss Development and Diplomatic Engagements
ESIC
ESIC Launches Nationwide Campaign for Amnesty Scheme 2025, Aims to Clear 27,000 Pending Cases
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IPS Shikha Goel
IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT