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Third ship of Nilgiri class inducted into Indian Navy

Why in news ?

The Defence Ministry has announced that the third Nilgiri class warship 'Himgiri' built under Project 17A has been formally inducted into the Indian Navy.

Key features of Project 17A frigate

  • It is a versatile multi-mission warship, designed for various maritime operations.
  • It is part of the Nilgiri class, the most modern frigate series of the Indian Navy.
  • 'Himgiri' is the third warship of this class and the first ship of this series built at GRSE, Kolkata.
  • It has been designed by Warship Design Bureau (WDB).
  • Modular construction technology has been adopted in it, which has brought speed and efficiency in the construction process.
  • The construction work has been completed in a timely manner, which reflects the capability of naval construction.
  • It has stealth capabilities, allowing it to evade enemy radar detection.
  • This modern warship has been indigenously developed under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' campaign.
  • It is capable of maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, air defence etc.

Himgiri: A glorious rebirth

  • The new INS Himgiri is the modern reincarnation of the erstwhile Leander-class INS Himgiri.
  • The old Himgiri was decommissioned on 6 May 2005 after serving the nation for 30 years.
  • The new Himgiri embodies the spirit of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and is a milestone in the direction of indigenous warship construction.

Q. The warship 'Himgiri', recently inducted into the Indian Navy, has been built under which project ?

(a) Project 15B

(b) Project 75I

(c) Project 17A

(d) Project 28

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