Indian Navy receives advanced guided-missile frigate Himgiri, enhancing self-reliance in warship building
The Indian Navy received Himgiri (Yard 3022), an advanced guided-missile frigate built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. This delivery marks a significant milestone in India's pursuit of self-reliance in warship design and construction. Himgiri is the third ship of the Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) and the first of this class built by GRSE. The Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address future maritime challenges. Himgiri is modeled on the erstwhile INS Himgiri, a Leander-class frigate, and was designed by the Warship Design Bureau.
Key Points
- The Indian Navy has taken delivery of Himgiri (Yard 3022), an advanced guided-missile frigate.
- Himgiri was constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, marking a step towards self-reliance.
- It is the third ship of the Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) and the first of this class built by GRSE.
- Project 17A frigates are designed as versatile multi-mission platforms to tackle future maritime challenges.
- The frigate is modeled on the decommissioned Leander-class frigate INS Himgiri and designed by the Warship Design Bureau.
Exam Facts
- Himgiri (Yard 3022) advanced guided-missile frigate.
- Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
- Third ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A).
- First Project 17A ship built by GRSE.
- Designed by Warship Design Bureau.
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