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INDIAN COAST GUARD LAUNCHES TWO ADVANCED FAST PATROL VESSELS Why in the News? Recent Launch: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has launched two Advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) — ICG Ship Ajit and ICG Ship Aparajit — at Goa Shipyard Limited. Series Completion: These vessels are the seventh and eighth in a series of eight …
Read MoreIndian Navy Reaffirms Security Role in Indian Ocean Why in the News ? The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) hosted an Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion at Southern Naval Command, Kochi (Aug 27–28, 2025). Delegates from 19 member countries discussed maritime cooperation, technological innovation, and collective security, reaffirming the Indian Navy’s commitment to peace and stability …
Read MoreIndian Navy Commissions Stealth Frigates Udaygiri, Himgiri Why in the News? The Indian Navy commissioned advanced stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This marks the first time two frontline surface combatants from different shipyards are commissioned together, enhancing India’s Blue Water naval capabilities. Key Highlights of …
Read MoreIndian Navy to Commission New Stealth Frigates INS Udaygiri, INS Himgiri Why in the News? The Indian Navy is set to commission two advanced frontline navy ships, the stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, on August 26, 2025 in Visakhapatnam — marking the first-ever simultaneous commissioning of two major surface combatants from different Indian …
Read MoreIndigenous Advanced Guided-Missile Frigate Delivered Why in the News? The Indian Navy received Himgiri, an advanced guided-missile frigate built indigenously by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) under Project 17A, marking a significant step towards self-reliance in warship design and construction. This Project 17A frigate, also known as P17A or Project 17 Alpha, represents a …
Read MoreNAVY INDUCTS SECOND INDIGENOUS STEALTH FRIGATE IN RECORD TIME Why in the News? INS Udaygiri delivered: Second Project 17A stealth frigate handed over to the Navy in a record 37 months, showcasing India’s growing engineering capabilities in shipbuilding. Modern upgrade: Successor to Shivalik-class frigates, enhancing India’s naval firepower and design strength with advanced ships. Strategic …
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