In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Indian Navy on Tuesday received the stealth frigate ‘Dunagiri’, reinforcing the country’s push towards Aatmanirbharta in warship building.
The warship has been constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) under the prestigious Project 17A stealth frigate program, which aims to build a new generation of advanced stealth frigates for the Indian Navy.
‘Dunagiri’ is equipped with modern stealth features, advanced weapons, and state-of-the-art sensors, enabling it to operate effectively in a network-centric warfare environment. The frigate is designed to undertake a wide range of missions, including anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare.
The delivery marks a key milestone in India’s indigenous warship construction programme, showcasing the growing capabilities of the domestic shipbuilding industry and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.
Officials highlighted that the project has significantly contributed to employment generation and the development of ancillary industries, further strengthening the country’s defence manufacturing ecosystem under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.