INS Udaygırı, INS Himgiri commissioned into Indian Navy, boosting self-reliance in warship building

VISAKHAPATNAM. In a landmark moment for India's indigenous defence manufacturing, two state-of-the-art multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, were commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 26 at the Eastern Naval Command headquarters in Visakhapatnam.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the ceremony, marking the first-ever simultaneous induction of two frontline surface combatants built at different shipyards in the country. INS Udaygiri was constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, while INS Himgiri was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. The frigates are part of the ambitious Project 17A, designed to succeed the Shivalik-class warships.

Speaking at the event, Rajnath Singh described the induction as a “giant stride” towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, underlining India’s capacity to design and build complex warships on par with global standards.

“These ships will not only secure our maritime interests but also support humanitarian and disaster relief missions. Their commissioning strengthens India's position as a first responder and preferred security partner in the Indian Ocean Region,” he said.

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