Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The Indian Navy will commission the advanced Project 17A stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri on 26 August 2025 at the Naval Base in Visakhapatnam. This dual commissioning, overseen by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is historic as it marks the simultaneous induction of two frontline surface combatants built at different shipyards—Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (Mumbai) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (Kolkata). With enhanced stealth features, modern propulsion systems, and advanced weapons, these ships embody India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in defence production. Their induction into the Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam strengthens maritime readiness and reinforces India’s strategic focus on the eastern seaboard.