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Boost for Navy's defence: India successfully tests long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off Odisha

Surendra Singh | TNN | May 2, 2026, 17:52 IST


NEW DELHI: India has successfully test-fired a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile (LR-AShM) off the Odisha coast. The missile, developed by DRDO, accurately struck a designated target at a range of 1,500 km, marking a major milestone in extending the country’s defensive reach at sea.

The missile is designed to hit targets at speeds exceeding Mach 5 (it can reach speed of Mach 10).


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That video is from the second test, I was hoping they would release the video of third test, still good to know it was successful

And any info on the second HGV program - project dhvani. It was supposed to be tested last year
 
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The indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, equipped with a potent weapon system and cutting-edge sensor suite, has been delivered to the Indian Navy, officials said on Friday.

The sixth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) was handed over on April 30 at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, marking what officials described as a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in warship design and construction.

"Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging challenges in the maritime domain. This state-of-the-art frigate reflects a quantum leap in naval design, stealth, firepower, automation and survivability, and stands as an admirable symbol of Aatmanirbharta in warship building," the defence ministry said in a statement.

Mahendragiri — Yard 12654 — is the fourth ship of this class built at Mazagon Dock. Designed by the Warship Design Bureau and overseen by the Warship Overseeing Team (Mumbai), the P17A frigates represent a generational leap in indigenous ship design, stealth, survivability and combat capability. Built under the philosophy of integrated construction, the vessel was delivered within envisaged timelines.

Officials noted that P17A ships are fitted with more advanced weapon and sensor systems compared to the earlier Shivalik-class frigates. "These ships are configured with Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants, comprising a diesel engine and a gas turbine that drive a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) on each shaft, and a state-of-the-art Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The potent weapon and sensor suite comprises anti-surface, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare systems the statement said.

Mahendragiri is the sixth P17A ship delivered to the Navy in less than 17 months since the first frigate, INS Nilgiri, was handed over by Mazagon Dock on December 20, 2024.

Officials said the delivery highlights India’s growing capabilities in design, shipbuilding and engineering, and reflects the Navy’s continued focus on Aatmanirbharta. With nearly 75 per cent indigenous content, the project has involved over 200 MSMEs and generated employment for around 4,000 people directly and more than 10,000 indirectly.

Earlier, the stealth frigate INS Taragiri was commissioned into the Navy on April 3, while INS Dunagiri, built at Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Ltd, was delivered on March 30 in Kolkata.
 
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The indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, equipped with a potent weapon system and cutting-edge sensor suite, has been delivered to the Indian Navy, officials said on Friday.

The sixth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) was handed over on April 30 at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, marking what officials described as a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in warship design and construction.

"Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging challenges in the maritime domain. This state-of-the-art frigate reflects a quantum leap in naval design, stealth, firepower, automation and survivability, and stands as an admirable symbol of Aatmanirbharta in warship building," the defence ministry said in a statement.

Mahendragiri — Yard 12654 — is the fourth ship of this class built at Mazagon Dock. Designed by the Warship Design Bureau and overseen by the Warship Overseeing Team (Mumbai), the P17A frigates represent a generational leap in indigenous ship design, stealth, survivability and combat capability. Built under the philosophy of integrated construction, the vessel was delivered within envisaged timelines.

Officials noted that P17A ships are fitted with more advanced weapon and sensor systems compared to the earlier Shivalik-class frigates. "These ships are configured with Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants, comprising a diesel engine and a gas turbine that drive a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) on each shaft, and a state-of-the-art Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The potent weapon and sensor suite comprises anti-surface, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare systems the statement said.

Mahendragiri is the sixth P17A ship delivered to the Navy in less than 17 months since the first frigate, INS Nilgiri, was handed over by Mazagon Dock on December 20, 2024.

Officials said the delivery highlights India’s growing capabilities in design, shipbuilding and engineering, and reflects the Navy’s continued focus on Aatmanirbharta. With nearly 75 per cent indigenous content, the project has involved over 200 MSMEs and generated employment for around 4,000 people directly and more than 10,000 indirectly.

Earlier, the stealth frigate INS Taragiri was commissioned into the Navy on April 3, while INS Dunagiri, built at Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Ltd, was delivered on March 30 in Kolkata.
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Loving the build of indengious warships by Indian navy
 
With the nilgri project 17A project coming to completion virtually all Seven frigates in service or close to completion the Navy is releasing concepts of the next generation frigates the Indian navy are looking to ok induct 2030s
As many as eight

 
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These look different in design to Indian current navy warships with both destroyers and frigates having similar design

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The last of the 17A class nirbhay frigates as arrived
Very well managed programme by our navy
That's what 18 guided missile frigates alone now
The navy really is leading the way
 
With the nilgri project 17A project coming to completion virtually all Seven frigates in service or close to completion the Navy is releasing concepts of the next generation frigates the Indian navy are looking to ok induct 2030s
As many as eight


when will be, followup orders or P-17Bs
 

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