Indian Navy Inducts ‘Dunagiri’ Stealth Frigate
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, and
- Anti-submarine rockets ....
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