Twin titans join Indian Navy: INS Udaygiri and Himgiri inducted – in pics

The Indian Navy has commissioned two advanced stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, at the Eastern Naval Command. Each vessel carries eight BrahMos missiles and features advanced weapons and sensors developed by Indian manufacturers. (Photo: Agencies)

This is the first time two frontline surface combatants, built at different shipyards, have been commissioned together. Defence minister Rajnath Singh presided over the event, calling the frigates "unparalleled guardians of the sea" with advanced systems and long-range capabilities. (Photo: Agencies)

Both frigates feature advanced combat systems, including supersonic BrahMos missiles, surface-to-air missiles, torpedo launchers, fire control systems, and combat management systems. Singh said these vessels would be game-changers in complex and risky maritime operations. (Photo: Agencies)

INS Udaygiri marks the 100th ship designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, celebrating five decades of indigenous warship design. These vessels belong to Project 17A, a follow-up to the Shivalik-class, and offer major design and stealth improvements. (Photo: Agencies)

The P17A class frigates represent a significant technological upgrade. They incorporate advanced stealth features, improved sensors, and reduced radar signatures, making them capable of executing full-spectrum maritime missions in blue-water conditions across the Indian Ocean. (Photo: Agencies)

Udaygiri, the second P17A ship, was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai, while Himgiri, the first of its class, was constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders in Kolkata. Udaygiri is also the fastest of its class to be delivered post-launch. (Photo: Agencies)

Displacing around 6,700 tons, the P17A frigates are five per cent larger than the Shivalik class. They boast a sleeker hull design and reduced radar cross-section, providing improved stealth and operational flexibility in modern naval warfare. (Photo: Agencies)

These frigates have 75 per cent indigenous content and are supported by an ecosystem of over 200 MSMEs, creating around 4,000 direct jobs and 10,000 indirect jobs. They are a key step toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing under Aatmanirbhar Bharat. (Photo: Agencies)

With their commissioning, Udaygiri and Himgiri join the Eastern Fleet, enhancing India’s maritime strike power. They reaffirm India’s commitment to self-reliance and readiness to safeguard its strategic interests in the Indian Ocean Region. (Photo: Agencies)