Indian Navy commissions stealth warship that offers combat capabilities for anti-submarine warfare

A stealth warship that offers combat capabilities for air, surface, and anti-submarine warfare has been inducted into the Indian Navy.

Named INS Udaygiri, the vessel is an indigenously designed Project 17 Alpha (P-17A) stealth frigate of the Indian Navy.

The warship is a modern multi-role frigate equipped with advanced sensors.

The vessel is armed with BrahMos supersonic missiles, and a medium-range surface-to-air missile (MR-SAM) systems.

The warship is built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau (WDB).

The P-17A frigates boast a significant proportion of indigenous components, showcasing India's commitment to self-reliance in defense production.