The Indian Navy simultaneously commissioned two frontline frigates of the Nilgiri-class, INS Udaygiri (F35) and INS Himgiri (F34), on August 26, 2025. An Indian MoD
India’s Nilgiri-class frigates are poised to soon form the bulk of surface combatant inductions with six frigates set to be commissioned over the next year.
India’s first P17A Nilgiri-class frigate started sea trials. The seven ship class, developed under Project 17A, was developed based on Project 17 Shivalik-class frigates.