The Indian Navy has received ‘Udaygiri’, the second stealth frigate under Project 17A, constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in just 37 months—a record timeline.

The vessel represents a significant leap in India’s indigenous warship design and strengthens the Navy’s blue-water capabilities with advanced stealth, combat, and propulsion systems.

Key Points:

• ‘Udaygiri’ was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 1, 2025, marking the fastest completion of a warship under Project 17A, and is the 100th vessel designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau.
• Project 17A builds upon the Shivalik-class design, incorporating enhanced stealth features, a longer hull, and modern integrated construction techniques.
• The frigate is equipped with supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, advanced guns, and close-in weapon systems, enabling it to counter multiple maritime threats.
• Powered by a CODOG (Combined Diesel or Gas) system with controllable pitch propellers, the ship is operated via an advanced Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).
• Over 75% of the ship’s components are indigenously sourced, involving more than 200 MSMEs and creating over 14,000 jobs—making it a milestone in India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.