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Yasser76 said:
Looking at now $750 million per plane. I really hope they go for it. Be interesting to see how much PN is getting it's Sea Sultans for....
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It's that expensive??? Damn..
 

INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION ADVANCED STEALTH FRIGATES UDAYGIRI AND HIMGIRI​



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All about INS Himgiri, INS Udaygiri: India's indigenous stealth frigates set for commissioning today

INS Udaygiri, INS Himgiri launch: In a landmark moment, the Navy will commission two indigenously-built stealth frigates to its fleet today at the Visakhapatnam Naval Base, namely the INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri. Read on to know all about these warships.
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Raj-Hindustani said:

In Short​

  • Himgiri is one of the most technologically advanced warships
  • The ship is fitted with BrahMos and Barak-8 missiles
  • It is powered by a combined diesel and gas turbine propulsion system
In a big boost to the Indian Navy's firepower, the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd delivered ‘Himgiri’, the first of three Advanced Guided-Missile Frigates being built under the Indian Navy’s Project 17A, on Thursday. The ship marks the 801st vessel and the 112th warship built and delivered by the GRSE to the Indian Navy.

The 149-metre-long ship, with a displacement of 6,670 tonnes, is one of the largest and most technologically advanced warships constructed by GRSE in its 65-year journey as a Defence Public Sector Undertaking

The Himgiri is armed with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles for anti-ship and land-attack roles, as well as Barak 8 surface-to-air missiles for aerial defence.

The frigate is powered by a combined diesel and gas turbine propulsion system and features an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, advanced combat systems, and full-spectrum warfare capabilities—spanning anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine operations.

The ship also focusses on crew comfort and operational flexibility, accommodating 225 personnel and aviation support for helicopter operations and stands as a key symbol of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' by the Indian government.

Currently, GRSE is working on 15 warships across four classes for the Indian Navy. Of these, Androth (the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft) and Ikshak (the third Survey Vessel Large) have completed sea trials and are preparing for delivery. The remaining 13 vessels are in various stages of construction
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Will this very very advanced ship give any confidence to the Indian Aircraft Carriers to come out of their coves
 
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Yasser76 said:
Impressive pic, got all the servicable IN MIG-29s in one go....
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More like existing fleet for one being shared with two until the 26 Rafales come, and overall need for 87-97 jets is met.
 

At 40,000-Ton, India Looks To Construct Biggest-Ever Warship Built In Country; Navy’s Long-Delayed LPD Program Back In Motion​


On September 23, 2025, ANI reported that the Indian Navy is likely to issue a tender soon for the construction of four Landing Platform Docks (LPD) ships at an estimated cost of around ₹80,000 crore ($9.5B)

Likely bidders include Cochin Shipyard, L&T Shipbuilding, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. The bidders are expected to base their designs on LPDs from foreign countries such as Russia, France, Spain, and Italy. The ships would be built and integrated at Indian shipyards.

Naval Group has signed MoUs with Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam, to support its bid for the Navy’s LPD project.

The Need For LPD
LPDs are designed to transport and support combined-arms expeditionary forces. An LPD features a flight deck on the upper level for operating helicopters, drones, and VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) fighters, and a well dock on the lower level for carrying amphibious craft and ground mobility vehicles—both soft-skinned and armored.

By ballasting the stern, the ship can partially submerge the well dock, enabling amphibious vessels to dock or undock directly from the sea.

The Indian Army has almost 10,000 soldiers in three amphibious brigades earmarked to protect its strategically important island territories in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, as well as the Lakshadweep Islands.

The large amphibious ships, capable of carrying helicopters, ground mobility vehicles, and tanks along with troops, will allow the amphibious brigades to be deployed rapidly for operations in these territories.

INS Jalashwa​

The procurement of the LPDs is a follow-up to the 2007 purchase of the 16,900-tonne USS Trenton.

The assault ship was acquired along with four landing craft for $92.5 million. It was rechristened INS Jalashwa and commissioned into the IN at Norfolk, USA, on June 22, 2007.

Based at Visakhapatnam, INS Jalashwa (a Sanskrit name for the hippopotamus), with its motto “The Fearless Pioneers”, is an amphibious assault ship.

Manned by a crew of about 27 officers and 380 sailors, the LPD has a length of about 175 metres and a width of 32 metres. It is capable of speeds up to 20 knots.

Besides INS Jalashwa, the Indian Navy operates four medium landing ships (Landing Ship Tanks or LSTs: one Magar-class and three Shardul-class) and eight smaller landing craft (Landing Craft Utilities or LCUs: all Mk IV class).


Fitful Procurement Process​

The IN initiated procurement of LPDs in 2006 by drawing up the specifications. The tender for the vessels was first floated in 2013.

In September 2014, the MoD issued an RfP to three local private-sector shipyards—ABG, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), and Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering—to build four 40,000-ton landing platform docks (LPDs) for the Indian Navy, at an estimated INR 250 billion (USD 4.16 billion).

In June 2018, IB Times reported that the procurement had stalled because of allegations of corruption leveled by Reliance Naval & Engineering Ltd. (RNEL) against a vice-admiral-rank IN officer. As a result, the procurement process was halted.


Around November 7, 2019, IN sources told ANI: “The specifications for the LPD were issued in 2006, and it has been almost 14 years. Now, we want to withdraw the tender and look around for advancements in technology for LPDs worldwide and then issue a fresh tender.”


In September 2020, the MoD withdrew the RFP.

In 2020, the Comptroller and Auditor General, in its report tabled in Parliament, highlighted the Navy’s failure to conclude the contract to procure the LPDs, despite deciding on the acquisition in 2010.

In November 2020, The Print reported that the IN was working on drafting a fresh ‘Request for Proposal’ (RFP) with new specifications for the LPDs.

On August 24, 2021, the IN issued a fresh RFI for the procurement of four LPDs from Indian shipyards.

The RFI states that the proposed LPDs would be acquired under the MoD’s Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 (DAP-2020), with the first vessel slated for delivery within 60 months of the contract being signed, and the remaining three at one-year intervals.

The probable bidders for the project include Cochin Shipyard, L&T Shipbuilding, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. The bidders are expected to use designs from LPDs of foreign countries such as Russia, France, Spain, and Germany.

Weapons Fit​

It is likely that the IN has asked for a far more potent weapons fit in the 2021 RFI compared to the 2013 tender. The Navy wants the warships to be fully capable of defending against airborne (including aircraft and missiles), seaborne, and submarine threats.

The weapons fit sought includes:

  • 32 Vertical Launch Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (VLSRSAM) for air defense.
  • 16 anti-ship missiles for surface engagement.
  • 4 AK-630 Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) with electro-optical fire control systems for point defense.
  • 6 Heavy Machine Guns (HMGs) with stabilized remote-controlled gun stations (SRCGs).
  • 8 Medium Machine Guns (MMGs).
  • Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) as an optional replacement for AK-630 CIWS once developed.
  • Anti-Torpedo Decoy System (ATDS) for anti-submarine defense.
  • Chaff launchers for electronic countermeasures.

Displacement​

Based on specifications released in the past, it is likely that the LPD to be acquired will have a displacement of around 40,000 tonnes. (In comparison, INS Jalashwa has a displacement of 16,900 tonnes.)

As such, when built, the LPD would become the largest warship ever constructed in India to date—the 28,000-tonne aircraft carrier INS Viraat being the largest to date.

Hospital Facilities​

Since the ship is capable of embarking over 2,000 combat troops, it will be equipped with extensive medical facilities. INS Jalashwa, for example, features four operating theatres, a 12-bed ward, a laboratory, and a dental center to ensure the health care of embarked personnel.

Conclusion​

India urgently needs to acquire the capabilities to defend its far-flung island territories, particularly the Andaman and Nicobar island chain. Since the IN first felt the need to acquire LPDs, threat perceptions have heightened due to geopolitical realignments and consequent instability.

It remains to be seen if the fresh LPD tender is enough of a push for the heavy warship procurement to finally get moving.

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At 40,000-Ton, India Looks To Construct Biggest-Ever Warship Built In Country; Navy’s Long-Delayed LPD Program Back In Motion

On September 23, 2025, ANI reported that the Indian Navy is likely to issue a tender soon for the construction of four Landing Platform Docks (LPD) ships at an estimated cost of around ₹80,000 crore ($9.5B) Likely bidders include Cochin Shipyard, L&T Shipbuilding, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, and...
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Navy’s LPD Programme Back on Track, with Domestic Shipyards to Lead Construction

After years of delays and shifting requirements, the Indian Navy’s long-pending acquisition of four Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) is expected to gain fresh momentum with the government poised to iss
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India, UK Join Hands To Build Indian Navy’s Amphibious Warships Fleet; Here's Why LPD's Are Vital For Delhi

The Indian Navy’s quest to acquire amphibious warships or Landing Platform Docks (LPD) has been hanging fire for over a decade. The proposal is gathering steam now, with India collaborating with the UK to design and develop electric propulsion systems for its futuristic LPDs. The designs will...
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The INS Chennai and Hellenic Navy ship Nikiforos Fokas conducted exercises in the Mediterranean Sea on 27-29 July. Indian Greece turkey

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India seeks to diplomatically and strategically hurt Turkey, at the same time as it cultivates a new axis of friendship with Greece — a people with which it is connected by historical ties that go back to the Indus River.

According to Indian outlet LiveMint, India’s defense sector is in the limelight as the country faces increasing tensions with Turkey and its allies.

“The recent joint naval exercises with Greece and Cyprus highlight New Delhi’s intent to counter Ankara’s growing involvement in South Asia and its deepening military cooperation with Islamabad and Azerbaijan,” said Sugandha Sachdeva, Founder-SS WealthStreet. “At the same time, India is enhancing defence ties with Israel, a long-standing strategic partner, thereby cementing a multi-pronged strategy aimed at building deterrence against hostile regional alliances.”

“The sector is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by rising geopolitical threats, a determined push for self-reliance, expanding export opportunities, and the growing participation of private companies and startups in areas such as aerospace, artificial intelligence, cyber defence, and drone technologies,” she added.

The Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) programme remains at the heart of the Indian government’s strategy, focusing on capability development and global competitiveness of the defence sector. Sachdeva suggests three stocks for investment amid rising geopolitical tensions:

  • Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, which benefits from large government orders for fighter jets and helicopters.
  • Cochin Shipyard Ltd has a strong shipbuilding portfolio in warships, aircraft carriers, and submarines.
  • Paras Defence, which recently secured a major contract for anti-drone systems from the Indian Ministry of Defence.
India does not forget the Turkey-Pakistan alliance in the Kashmir war, where it was revealed that Turkish officers and drone operators were actively involved.

Thus, New Delhi, determined to protect its interests, is now turning to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean. India is seeking reliable military and energy allies, such as Greece and Cyprus, with which relations are deepening at the political, military, and technological levels.
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This new reality is causing anger and concern in Ankara, as the deepening of Greek-Indian ties may alter the balance of power in the Aegean and act as India’s countermeasure against neo-Ottoman ambitions.
 
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