Indian Navy Set To Bolster Indian Ocean Power With Six Advanced Stealth Frigates

The Indian Navy is poised to significantly enhance its maritime capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) with the induction of six indigenously built Project 17A stealth frigates by August-September 2026.These warships—Udaygiri, Taragiri, Mahendragiri, Himgiri, Dunagiri, and Vindhyagiri—are a major step in India’s strategy to counter China’s expanding naval presence and to secure vital sea
The Indian Navy is poised to significantly enhance its maritime capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) with the induction of six indigenously built Project 17A stealth frigates by August-September 2026.These warships—Udaygiri, Taragiri, Mahendragiri, Himgiri, Dunagiri, and Vindhyagiri—are a major step in India’s strategy to counter China’s expanding naval presence and to secure vital sea
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