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16/07/22 05:58 AM IST

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

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  • 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 

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