The Indian Navy took delivery of INS Dunagiri , the fifth of seven Nilgiri-class aka Project 17A , stealth frigates on March 30, 2026, from . Designed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata for superior stealth, advanced weapons and anti-submarine capabilities, it features 75% indigenous content and strengthens India’s maritime surveillance and promote Make in India concept ..
About INS Dunagiri / (Project 17A):
- The frigate is designed for multi-domain operations, featuring enhanced stealth features, advanced weapon systems such as in BrahMos missiles, MRSAM, and superior anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities..
- Built by GRSE, Kolkata, it is the second of three ships in the class constructed there, with construction time reduced to 80 months…
- The vessel has almost 75% indigenous content, involving over 200 MSMEs and supporting thousands of jobs.
- This delivery is the fifth under the project within 16 months, highlighting accelerated indigenous shipbuilding efforts.
- The ship is a reincarnation of the former Leander class frigate, INS Dunagiri, which served from 1977 to 2010
GRSE’s delivery along with four other Project 17A ships in just 16 months , highlights the rapid pace of indigenous warship production in India ..
Capabilities of INS Dunagiri
Designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and the Dunagiri represents a generational leap in naval technology
- its Features advanced stealth profiles with reduced radar signatures and improved survivability.
- Powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) system, allowing for efficient low-speed cruising and high speed combat bursts exceeding 28 knots.
- Lethal Weaponry like
- BrahMos supersonic surface to surface missiles.
- MRSAM (Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile) and MF-STAR digital radar.
- 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) and close-in weapon systems (CIWS).
- Anti-submarine warfare suite including torpedoes and rocket launchers.
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