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
The commissioning of three major combatants into the Indian Navy will boost its efforts to increase fleet size and capabilities amidst rapid buildup by the PLAN and modernization by Pakistan Navy.
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.
India’s shipbuilder MDL launched the seventh and final Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigate for the Indian Navy, at its shipyard in Mumbai.
India’s shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) today launched “Vindhyagiri”, the sixth Project 17A frigate for the Indian Navy, at its shipyard in Kolkata.
GRSE laid the keel of the third Project 17A frigate for the Indian Navy on 5 March 2021 at the shipyard in Kolkata…
India’s shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) today launched the second Project 17A ship for the Indian Navy, at its shipyard in Kolkata.
