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An advanced stealth frigate, INS Vindhyagiri, was launched by President Droupadi Murmu at the GRSE complex in Kolkata, which is located along the banks of the River Hooghly.
An advanced stealth frigate, INS Vindhyagiri, was launched on Thursday by President Droupadi Murmu at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) facility in Kolkata, which is located along the banks of the River Hooghly.
During the launch ceremony, key officials including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Governor SCV Ananda Bose, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, and others were also present.
The sixth stealth frigate constructed at the GRSE as part of Project 17A is INS Vindhyagiri.
INS Vindhyagiri will join its two sister ships at the GRSE outfitting jetty following the launch to advance with the last-minute tasks and equipment trials in preparation for their delivery and commissioning.
17A Project The Project 17 (Shivalik Class) Frigates were followed by the Frigates, which include better stealth features, cutting-edge weaponry & sensors, and platform management systems.
Project 17A seven Frigates are being built in various phases at GRSE and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).
President Droupadi Murmu launching the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri. (Photo: Twitter/ @rashtrapatibhvn)
Officials from the military Ministry claim that the introduction of INS Vindhyagiri will strengthen India’s military industry, reducing the country’s dependency on foreign suppliers, developing self-sufficiency, and building a strong defence industry.
The warship manufacturer in Kolkata was hired to build the Navy’s third and final stealth frigate as part of the programme. Before being given to the Indian Navy for commissioning into service, the cutting-edge ship will be outfitted with the newest technology and put through rigorous testing.
According to the Narendra Modi-led union government’s vision of a “AatmaNirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India), more than 75% of Project 17 A’s orders have been given to domestic companies, including MSMEs and ancillary sectors.
President Droupadi Murmu emphasised the importance of Vindhyagiri during the ceremony. He expressed his hope that as INS Vindhyagiri sailed with unwavering determination and upheld the values we cherish, it would draw strength from the very mountains it was named after.
