President Murmu launches stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri

President Murmu launches stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri

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Category : National Published on: August 19 2023

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  • In a significant stride towards bolstering India’s maritime prowess, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the latest addition to the Indian Navy’s fleet, INS Vindhyagiri. 
  • The launch event was held at the Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).
  • Following the launch of INS Vindhyagiri, the vessel will join its sister ships, INS Himgiri and INS Dunagiri, at the Outfitting Jetty at GRSE.
  • The vessel derives its name from the mighty Vindhya mountain range, symbolizing strength, determination, and unwavering resolve. 
  • As INS Vindhyagiri touches the waters of the River Hooghly for the first time, it embarks on a journey that mirrors the resilience of the mountains after which it is named, upholding the cherished values that define our nation.
  • Project 17A Frigates are the follow-on class of the Project 17 (Shivalik Class) Frigates, with improved stealth features, advanced weapons & sensors and platform management systems.
  • This is the third and last stealth frigate that the Kolkata-based warship maker was contracted to build for the Navy under the project.
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