Indian Navy set to commission two advanced stealth frigates in Vizag

(RNS, 26-08-25) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to preside over the commissioning of two multi-mission stealth frigates, Udaygiri and Himgiri, at the Eastern Naval Command here by the Indian Navy on Tuesday.

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Udaygiri and Himagiri come from the Indian Navy's latest state-of-the-art Project 17 A, and their commissioning is the first occasion when two frontline surface combatants built at two different shipyards will be commissioned simultaneously.

This development underscores the growing maritime importance of India’s eastern seaboard. “Two state-of-the-art combatant platforms join the Indian Navy fleet, fortifying India’s strength at sea. RM Rajnath Singh (Defence Minister) will preside over this momentous commission ceremony,” said the Indian Navy in a post on X late on Monday. Udaygiri and Himgiri are follow-on ships of the Project 17 (Shivalik) class frigates, and both the vessels incorporate significant improvements in design, stealth, weapon and sensors systems, capable of executing a full spectrum of maritime missions in ‘blue water’ conditions.