INS Himgiri

 INS Himgiri : Recently, in a significant boost to India’s maritime strength and indigenous shipbuilding efforts, the Indian Navy received INS Himgiri (Yard 3022), constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) as part of Project 17A.

• About INS Himgiri : A cutting-edge stealth frigate.

o A reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Himgiri, a Leander-class frigate decommissioned on May 2025, after 30 years of service.

o The vessel has been designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and the construction was overseen by the Warship Overseeing Team, Kolkata.

o Key Features : The frigate is powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system, which includes both a diesel engine and a gas turbine. This powers a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) on each shaft.

ü An advanced Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) ensures streamlined control and monitoring of shipboard systems.

o The ship’s weaponry includes: Supersonic surface-to-surface missile systems

ü Medium-range surface-to-air missiles

ü Close-in weapon systems for rapid response and defense

o With 75% indigenous content, the construction of INS Himgiri engaged over 200 MSMEs, underscoring India’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

• About Project 17A : Launched in 2019 by the Indian Navy as a follow-on to the Project 17 (Shivalik-class) frigates.

o Aims to construct a new generation of stealth-guided missile frigates with: Enhanced stealth features, Advanced weapons and sensor suites and Modern platform management systems.