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Indian Navy Inducts ‘Dunagiri’ Stealth Frigate

  • 01 Apr 2026

On 30th March 2026, the Indian Navy received Dunagiri, an indigenous stealth frigate built under Project 17A by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd in Kolkata.

Key Points

  • Project Details:
    • Part of Project 17A (Nilgiri-class stealth frigates).
    • Fifth ship in the series and second built by GRSE.
  • Design & Development:
    • Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau.
    • Built using integrated modular construction approach.
    • Upgraded over earlier Shivalik-class frigates.
  • Naming Significance:
    • Named after INS Dunagiri (1977-2010).
    • Continues naval legacy.
  • Advanced Capabilities:
    • Stealth features, improved survivability and automation.
    • Multi-mission roles including air, surface, and sub-surface warfare.
  • Weapon & Sensor Systems:
    • BrahMos missile.
    • MFSTAR radar.
    • MRSAM air defence system.
    • 76 mm gun and close-in weapon systems.
    • Anti-submarine rockets and torpedoes.
  • Propulsion System: Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion.
  • Indigenisation & Industry Role:
    • ~75% indigenous content.
    • Involvement of over 200 MSMEs.
  • Efficiency Gains: Construction time reduced to 80 months (from 93 months for lead ship).
  • Significance:
    • Strengthens India’s maritime combat capability.
    • Boosts indigenous defence manufacturing.
    • Enhances Navy’s readiness with next-generation warships.