| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Commissioning of INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri on 26 August 2025 at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam. |
| Project | Project 17A stealth frigates (successors to Shivalik-class). |
| Key Features | - Enhanced stealth design - Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) - CODOG propulsion - Advanced indigenous weapons/sensors - 75% indigenous content. |
| Shipyards | - INS Udaygiri: Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL), Mumbai - INS Himgiri: Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. |
| Construction Milestone | - INS Udaygiri is the fastest ship in its class post-launch - Modular construction approach reduced delivery time. |
| Historical Significance | - Names revived from decommissioned INS Udaygiri (F35) and INS Himgiri (F34) - INS Udaygiri is the 100th warship designed by Warship Design Bureau (WDB). |
| Strategic Deployment | To be inducted into the Eastern Fleet, enhancing Indian Ocean Region (IOR) security. |
| Economic Impact | Involvement of hundreds of Indian MSMEs, supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. |
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