On Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu launched the INS Vindhyagiri, the sixth stealth frigate in the Indian Navy’s arsenal, at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) facility in Kolkata. The frigate was built under Project 17A, which is a follow-on class of the Project 17 (Shivalik Class) Frigates.
The launch of the INS Vindhyagiri is a boost to the Indian defense industrial base and will help to reduce India’s dependence on foreign suppliers. The frigate is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors and will be fitted with the latest gadgets before being handed over to the Indian Navy.
President Murmu expressed her hope that the INS Vindhyagiri will sail with unwavering determination, upholding the values that India holds dear.
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