{"id":35159,"date":"2025-07-05T18:43:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T13:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35159"},"modified":"2025-07-05T18:43:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T13:13:45","slug":"project-17a-stealth-frigate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/","title":{"rendered":"Project 17A Stealth Frigate INS Udaygiri Commissioned: Aatmanirbhar Bharat Boosts Indian Navy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Project_17A_stealth_frigate_INS_Udaygiri_commissioned_in_record_time_with_75_indigenous_content_marking_a_major_milestone_for_Aatmanirbhar_Bharat_and_Indian_Navy_modernisation\" >Project 17A stealth frigate INS Udaygiri commissioned in record time with 75% indigenous content, marking a major milestone for Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Indian Navy modernisation.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#India_Commissions_Second_Project_17A_Stealth_Frigate_%E2%80%9CUdaygiri%E2%80%9D_in_Record_Time\" >India Commissions Second Project 17A Stealth Frigate \u201cUdaygiri\u201d in Record Time<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Landmark_Delivery_of_INS%E2%80%AFUdaygiri\" >Landmark Delivery of INS\u202fUdaygiri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Cutting%E2%80%91Edge_Stealth_and_Weapon_Capabilities\" >Cutting\u2011Edge Stealth and Weapon Capabilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Indigenous_Focus_Warship_Design_Bureau_Excellence\" >Indigenous Focus &amp; Warship Design Bureau Excellence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Innovative_Construction_and_Propulsion\" >Innovative Construction and Propulsion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Economic_Strategic_Ripples\" >Economic &amp; Strategic Ripples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Strategic_Significance\" >Strategic Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Indigenous_Defence_Policy_Impact\" >Indigenous Defence &amp; Policy Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Industrial_Ecosystem_Economic_Outcomes\" >Industrial Ecosystem &amp; Economic Outcomes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Exam-Relevant_Knowledge\" >Exam-Relevant Knowledge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Continuity_from_Shivalik%E2%80%91Class_P-17_Frigates\" >Continuity from Shivalik\u2011Class (P-17) Frigates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Evolution_of_Indigenous_Warship_Design\" >Evolution of Indigenous Warship Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Naval_Doctrine_and_Regional_Power_Projection\" >Naval Doctrine and Regional Power Projection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Udaygiri_Commissioning\" >Key Takeaways from Udaygiri Commissioning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#1_What_is_INS_Udaygiri\" >1. What is INS Udaygiri?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#2_What_is_Project_17A\" >2. What is Project 17A?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#3_How_long_did_it_take_to_build_INS_Udaygiri\" >3. How long did it take to build INS Udaygiri?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#4_Who_built_INS_Udaygiri\" >4. Who built INS Udaygiri?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#5_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Warship_Design_Bureau_in_this_project\" >5. What is the significance of the Warship Design Bureau in this project?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#6_What_propulsion_system_is_used_in_INS_Udaygiri\" >6. What propulsion system is used in INS Udaygiri?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#7_How_is_Project_17A_aligned_with_Aatmanirbhar_Bharat\" >7. How is Project 17A aligned with Aatmanirbhar Bharat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/project-17a-stealth-frigate\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_17A_stealth_frigate_INS_Udaygiri_commissioned_in_record_time_with_75_indigenous_content_marking_a_major_milestone_for_Aatmanirbhar_Bharat_and_Indian_Navy_modernisation\"><\/span><strong>Project 17A stealth frigate INS Udaygiri commissioned in record time with 75% indigenous content, marking a major milestone for Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Indian Navy modernisation.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Commissions_Second_Project_17A_Stealth_Frigate_%E2%80%9CUdaygiri%E2%80%9D_in_Record_Time\"><\/span><strong>India Commissions Second Project 17A Stealth Frigate \u201cUdaygiri\u201d in Record Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landmark_Delivery_of_INS%E2%80%AFUdaygiri\"><\/span>Landmark Delivery of INS\u202fUdaygiri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On July 1, 2025, India\u2019s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivered <strong>Udaygiri<\/strong>, the second stealth frigate of the advanced <strong>Project 17A (P-17A)<\/strong> \u201cNilgiri-class,\u201d to the Indian Navy It took just <strong>37 months<\/strong> from launch to delivery\u2014the fastest build period ever for this advanced class <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cutting%E2%80%91Edge_Stealth_and_Weapon_Capabilities\"><\/span>Cutting\u2011Edge Stealth and Weapon Capabilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Project 17A frigates are geo\u2011symmetrically 4.54% larger than their predecessors, the Project 17 \u201cShivalik\u201d class, enabling better radar evasion, endurance, and equipment room They boast a state-of-the-art weapons suite that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supersonic surface-to-surface missiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium-range surface-to-air missiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 76\u202fmm main gun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30\u202fmm and 12.7\u202fmm rapid-fire Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indigenous_Focus_Warship_Design_Bureau_Excellence\"><\/span>Indigenous Focus &amp; Warship Design Bureau Excellence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over <strong>75%<\/strong> of Udaygiri\u2019s content is sourced from Indian OEMs, reflecting Prime Minister Modi\u2019s \u201cAatmanirbhar Bharat\u201d vision It also marks the <strong>100th warship<\/strong> designed by the Indian Navy\u2019s <strong>Warship Design Bureau<\/strong>, showcasing a major leap in indigenous ship design capabilities <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Innovative_Construction_and_Propulsion\"><\/span>Innovative Construction and Propulsion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Employing a modular &#8220;Integrated Construction&#8221; method\u2014where ship blocks are pre\u2011outfitted before final assembly\u2014Udaygiri achieves quicker build times and efficiency  It uses a Combined Diesel Or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system with controllable pitch propellers and includes a modern Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) for ship control <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Strategic_Ripples\"><\/span>Economic &amp; Strategic Ripples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The P-17A programme supports over <strong>200 MSMEs<\/strong>, directly employing 4,000 personnel and generating another 10,000 indirect jobs It enhances India\u2019s maritime footprint in both conventional and non-conventional threat environments, reinforcing national security in the Indian Ocean Region <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Project-17A-stealth-frigate\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/currentaffairs.adda247.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/multisite\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/02114149\/India-Commissions-Second-Project-17A-Stealth-Frigate-in-Record-Time.jpg\" alt=\"Project 17A stealth frigate\" title=\"Project 17A stealth frigate\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Project 17A stealth frigate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why This News Is Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Significance\"><\/span>Strategic Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This commissioning reinforces India\u2019s <strong>blue-water naval aspirations<\/strong>. Udaygiri\u2019s advanced stealth, weaponry, and sensors enhance mission versatility\u2014from maritime security to anti-submarine warfare\u2014boosting India\u2019s operational edge in increasingly contested waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indigenous_Defence_Policy_Impact\"><\/span>Indigenous Defence &amp; Policy Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 75% local content and being the 100th design by the Warship Design Bureau, this achievement celebrates India\u2019s growing <strong>defence self-reliance<\/strong>. It signals maturity in national policy goals like <strong>Aatmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong>, showing that large-scale indigenization is now feasible for high-tech defence platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industrial_Ecosystem_Economic_Outcomes\"><\/span>Industrial Ecosystem &amp; Economic Outcomes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The project\u2019s modular build method symbolizes maturation in shipbuilding efficiency. It not only accelerates delivery schedules but stimulates growth and modernisation in the ancillary sector, benefiting MSMEs economically and boosting national employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam-Relevant_Knowledge\"><\/span>Exam-Relevant Knowledge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For exam aspirants (PSCs, CSE, IBPS, railways, defence, police, etc.), this story blends defence capability, industrial policy, science and tech, and economic\/ecological impact\u2014topics frequently tested in <strong>General Studies<\/strong>, especially in <strong>defence &amp; international security<\/strong>, <strong>science &amp; technology<\/strong>, and <strong>Indian economy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Continuity_from_Shivalik%E2%80%91Class_P-17_Frigates\"><\/span>Continuity from Shivalik\u2011Class (P-17) Frigates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Project 17A builds on lessons from the earlier <strong>Shivalik-class (Project 17)<\/strong>, which introduced stealth and multi-role capability. P-17A enhances these features by increasing size, integrating better sensors, and advancing combat systems <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Indigenous_Warship_Design\"><\/span>Evolution of Indigenous Warship Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Warship Design Bureau\u2019s journey\u2014from designing aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines to stealth frigates\u2014culminates in P-17A vessels being the <strong>100th in-house design<\/strong>, underlining India&#8217;s mastering of complex naval engineering .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Naval_Doctrine_and_Regional_Power_Projection\"><\/span>Naval Doctrine and Regional Power Projection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A modern Indian Navy capable of \u201cblue water\u201d presence aligns with global naval doctrines. The P-17A programme helps India project power, secure maritime trade routes, and participate in strategic deterrence\u2014a clear shift from coastal to high-seas capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Udaygiri_Commissioning\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from Udaygiri Commissioning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Udaygiri is the <strong>second P-17A stealth frigate<\/strong>, delivered in a record <strong>37 months<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>It features advanced stealth, supersonic SSMs, MR SAM, 76\u202fmm gun, CIWS, gas\/diesel CODOG propulsion, and an IPMS .<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>More than <strong>75% indigenous<\/strong> content supports the <strong>Aatmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> initiative .<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>This marks the <strong>100th ship<\/strong> designed by the Indian Navy\u2019s <strong>Warship Design Bureau<\/strong>, showcasing in-house engineering skill .<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The P-17A programme benefits over <strong>200 MSMEs<\/strong>, generating around <strong>14,000 jobs<\/strong>, while enhancing India\u2019s maritime security posture .<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Project 17A stealth frigate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_INS_Udaygiri\"><\/span>1. What is INS Udaygiri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>INS Udaygiri is the second stealth frigate of the <strong>Project 17A (Nilgiri-class)<\/strong>, designed and built indigenously for the Indian Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_Project_17A\"><\/span>2. What is Project 17A?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Project 17A is a follow-up of the Project 17 \u201cShivalik-class\u201d stealth frigates, aimed at building advanced warships with enhanced stealth, armament, and sensor capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_long_did_it_take_to_build_INS_Udaygiri\"><\/span>3. How long did it take to build INS Udaygiri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It was delivered in <strong>just 37 months<\/strong> from launch to delivery, making it the fastest-delivered warship under this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Who_built_INS_Udaygiri\"><\/span>4. Who built INS Udaygiri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It was built by <strong>Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)<\/strong> in Mumbai, under the guidance of the Indian Navy\u2019s <strong>Warship Design Bureau<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Warship_Design_Bureau_in_this_project\"><\/span>5. What is the significance of the Warship Design Bureau in this project?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>INS Udaygiri is the <strong>100th warship<\/strong> designed by the Indian Navy\u2019s in-house Warship Design Bureau, showcasing India&#8217;s progress in indigenous shipbuilding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_propulsion_system_is_used_in_INS_Udaygiri\"><\/span>6. What propulsion system is used in INS Udaygiri?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The frigate uses a <strong>CODOG (Combined Diesel Or Gas)<\/strong> propulsion system with controllable pitch propellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_is_Project_17A_aligned_with_Aatmanirbhar_Bharat\"><\/span>7. 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