President launches Navy's stealth frigate: Step towards goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat

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Last Updated19/08/2023

The President recently launched INS Vindhyagiri.
She said that the launch will enhance India’s maritime capabilities.
It is also a step towards achieving the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat through indigenous shipbuilding.

It is named after a mountain range in Karnataka.
It is the sixth ship of the Project 17A frigates which are follow-ons of the Project 17 Class Frigates (Shivalik Class).
It is built by the Indian Navy at Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).

P-17A was launched by the Indian Navy in 2019 to construct a series of stealth guided-missile frigates.
These are currently being constructed by two companies viz.
- Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL)
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)
These guided-missile frigates have been constructed with a specific stealth design.
It has radar-absorbent coatings and is low-observable which can make its approach undetectable for the enemies.
It also reduces the infrared signals of the ship.
As much as 75% of the orders for equipment and systems of Project 17A ships are from indigenous firms, including MSMEs.