Sign In
Learn bits
Defence & Security
Mahesh

16/07/22 05:58 AM IST

Raksha Mantri launches Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate

In News 
  • Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata.
Features 
  • P17A Frigates are follow-on class of the P17 (Shivalik Class) Frigates with improved stealth features, advanced weapons and sensors and platform management systems.
  • Seven P17A Frigates are under various stages of construction at Mazagaon Dock Limited (MDL) and GRSE.
  • This warship has been named after a peak in Uttarakhand, Dunagiri.
  • The Navy had a warship of the same name, which retired in 2010 after 33 years of service.
  • Dunagiri project generated more than 3000 local employment opportunities.
  • This warship is the fourth warship of Project-17A.
  • A total of seven warships are to be built for the Navy under this project.
  • Four are being built at Mazagon Dockyard in Mumbai.
  • Three are being built in Kolkata
  • The seven warships are being named after different mountain peaks of the country.
  • In addition, 29 Indian OEMs along with MSMEs across the country are contributing to this project.
  • 75 per cent of the weapons, navigation systems, instruments and equipment in INS Dunagiri are indigenous. Its design has been prepared by the Directorate of Naval Design of the Navy.
  • It has better stealth mechanism, modern weapons, sensors and management system. Its old version was retired on this day in 2010.
Significance 
  • The economic, political and trade relations between countries are constantly evolving. Security challenges in the Indian Ocean region and Indo-Pacific are constantly increasing.
  • In order to achieve the Prime Minister's Vision of 'SAGAR', i.e. 'Security and Growth for All in the Region' and to protect, preserve and promote India's National Maritime Interests, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and other organisations have to increase the infrastructure and assets so that the country stay ahead of the curve in dealing with these challenges.
Source- PIB 

More Related Current Affairs View All

18 Aug

Impact of Ethanol Blending

'E20 petrol, which contains 20% ethanol and is being sold by Indian oil refiners, has been much in the news lately. ' India has achieved its target to blend 20% ethanol per litr

Read More

18 Aug

Uttar Pradesh govt want to take over the 150-year old Krishna shrine

'The Banke Bihari Temple Trust Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly recently.' The Bill allows the formation of a board of government-appointed trustees, incl

Read More

18 Aug

Uttarakhand’s Bill against forced religious conversion

'The Uttarakhand Cabinet approved making the legal provisions against forced religious conversion more stringent in the state, including by raising the duration of jail sentences a

Read More

India’s First Ai-Driven Magazine Generator

Generate Your Custom Current Affairs Magazine using our AI in just 3 steps