Third ship of Nilgiri class inducted into Indian Navy

Why in news ?

The Defence Ministry has announced that the third Nilgiri class warship 'Himgiri' built under Project 17A has been formally inducted into the Indian Navy.

Key features of Project 17A frigate

• It is a versatile multi-mission warship, designed for various maritime operations.
• It is part of the Nilgiri class, the most modern frigate series of the Indian Navy.
• 'Himgiri' is the third warship of this class and the first ship of this series built at GRSE, Kolkata.
• It has been designed by Warship Design Bureau (WDB).
• Modular construction technology has been adopted in it, which has brought speed and efficiency in the construction process.
• The construction work has been completed in a timely manner, which reflects the capability of naval construction.
• It has stealth capabilities, allowing it to evade enemy radar detection.
• This modern warship has been indigenously developed under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' campaign.
• It is capable of maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, air defence etc.

Himgiri: A glorious rebirth

• The new INS Himgiri is the modern reincarnation of the erstwhile Leander-class INS Himgiri.
• The old Himgiri was decommissioned on 6 May 2005 after serving the nation for 30 years.
• The new Himgiri embodies the spirit of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and is a milestone in the direction of indigenous warship construction.