(THE GIST OF PIB) INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri

(AUGUST-2025)

Indian Navy is set to commission the latest state of the art Project 17A multi-mission stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam, on 26 Aug 2025.

Udaygiri and Himgiri are built under the Project 17 (Shivalik) class frigates.
Udaygiri, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL), Mumbai, and Himgiri, constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, showcase the nation’s growing shipbuilding prowess, as well as, the synergy between India’s premier defence shipyards.
Both frigates were designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB).

The ships feature modern Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants, state of the art Integrated Platform Management System and a suite of advanced weapons and sensors developed by Indian manufacturers.
The ships, with about 75% indigenous content, supported by hundreds of indigenous MSMEs, align with the Government’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.
Udaygiri also holds the distinction of being the fastest ship of her class to be delivered post-launch, a result of the modular construction methodology adopted by Indian shipyards.
Significance: The commissioning of these two will augment the Navy’s combat readiness and reaffirm India’s resolve to achieve self-reliance in warship design and construction.