{"id":36885,"date":"2023-08-17T09:48:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T04:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=36885"},"modified":"2025-10-03T12:24:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T06:54:28","slug":"what-is-stealth-frigate-ins-vindhyagiri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/what-is-stealth-frigate-ins-vindhyagiri\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Stealth Frigate INS Vindhyagiri?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>What\u2019s in today\u2019s article?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in news?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What is a stealth frigate?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What is project 17A?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>News Summary: President Murmu launches stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key highlights<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why in news?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>President Droupadi Murmu launched INS Vindhyagiri, the last in the series of three Project 17A (Alpha) frigates.<\/li>\n<li>It was built by the Indian Navy at Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is a Stealth Frigate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A stealth frigate is a type of naval warship designed with advanced stealth technology and features to minimize its radar cross-section and overall visibility to enemy detection systems.<\/li>\n<li>This technology allows the frigate to operate with <strong>reduced chances of being detected<\/strong> by radar, making it harder for adversaries to track, target, and engage the vessel.<\/li>\n<li>Stealth frigates are often designed to have reduced signatures in various ways, including:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Radar Cross-Section Reduction<\/strong>:\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>The shape of the hull and superstructure is carefully designed to deflect and absorb radar waves, reducing the ship&#8217;s radar cross-section.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>This helps in minimizing the reflections of radar signals and making the vessel less visible on enemy radar screens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced Emission and Signature Management<\/strong>:\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>These are equipped with technologies that help manage their electromagnetic emissions, such as radar, radio, and other communication systems.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>These emissions are carefully controlled to minimize detection by enemy sensors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Infrared and Thermal Signatures<\/strong>:\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>The design and materials used in stealth frigates also aim to reduce their infrared and thermal signatures, making them less visible to infrared and heat-seeking sensors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acoustic Signature Reduction<\/strong>:\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>Sound-absorbing materials and techniques are used to minimize the noise generated by the ship&#8217;s machinery and propulsion systems.<\/li>\n<li>This makes it harder for adversaries&#8217; sonar systems to detect the vessel underwater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Stealth frigates are typically used in naval operations for tasks such as anti-submarine warfare, anti-air warfare, maritime patrol, surveillance, and escort missions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Their stealth features contribute to their survivability and effectiveness in modern naval warfare scenarios, where reducing detection and engagement ranges is crucial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is Project 17A?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Project 17 Alpha frigates<\/strong> (P-17A) were launched by the Indian Navy in 2019.\n<ul>\n<li>Project 17A Frigates are the <strong>follow-on class of the Project 17 (Shivalik Class) Frigates<\/strong>, with improved stealth features, advanced weapons and sensors and platform management systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The project was launched by the defence forces of India to construct a series of stealth guided-missile frigates.<\/li>\n<li>These frigates are currently being constructed by two companies &#8211; <strong>Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp; Engineers (GRSE)<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>Under Project 17A program, a total of <u>four ships by MDL<\/u> and <u>three ships by GRSE are under construction<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li>The project&#8217;s first five ships have been launched by MDL and GRSE, between 2019-2022.<\/li>\n<li>The first stealth ship launched under Project 17A was the Nilgiri, which was launched in 2019.<\/li>\n<li>Udaygiri, the second ship, was launched in May 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Project 17A ships have been <u>designed in-house by Indian Navy\u2019s Warship Design Bureau WDB<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li>Aligning with country&#8217;s resolute commitment to Aatma Nirbharta, a substantial <u>75% of the orders for equipment and systems of Project 17A ships are from indigenous firms, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises MSMEs<\/u>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>News Summary: President Murmu launches stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/president-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><u>President<\/u><\/a> Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched the advanced stealth frigate \u2018Vindhyagiri\u2019 for the Indian Navy in Kolkata.<\/li>\n<li>The ship was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd\u2019s (GRSE) facility at Kolkata.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Key highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sixth vessel to be rolled out as part of the Project 17A Frigate<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Stealth frigate Vindhyagiri is the sixth vessel rolled out as part of the Project 17A Frigate.<\/li>\n<li>The five other ships \u2013 <strong><u>INS Nilgiri, Udaygiri, Himgiri, Taragiri, and Dunagiri<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 were launched between 2019 and 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The P17A ships are guided missile frigates.<\/li>\n<li>They are 149 metres long, with a displacement of approximately 6,670 tonnes and a speed of 28 knots.<\/li>\n<li>These ships are capable of neutralising threats in all three dimensions of air, surface and sub-surface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Q1)\u00a0What is a Frigate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A frigate is a type of naval warship that falls between larger destroyers and smaller corvettes in terms of size, capabilities, and roles. Frigates are designed to have a balance between offensive and defensive capabilities, making them versatile ships that can perform a variety of tasks. They are commonly used for escorting larger vessels, patrolling maritime regions, conducting anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations, and engaging in surface warfare.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Q2)<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>What is Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp; Engineers (GRSE)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp; Engineers (GRSE) is a public sector shipbuilding company in India. GRSE is headquartered in Kolkata (Calcutta) and is one of India&#8217;s leading shipyards, primarily engaged in the design and construction of a wide range of vessels for the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and commercial clients.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/kolkata\/president-murmu-launches-my-bengal-addiction-free-bengal-campaign-in-kolkata\/article67205978.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>President Murmu launches stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri<\/u><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/indiannavy.nic.in\/content\/vindhyagiri-p17a-frigate-will-be-launched-hon%E2%80%99ble-president-india#:~:text=The%20newly%20christened%20Vindhyagiri%20stands,s%20GRSE%20are%20under%20construction.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>Indian Navy<\/u><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/india\/ins-vindhyagiri-10-things-to-know-about-indias-technologically-advanced-project-17a-frigate-president-murmu-kolkata-11692237477944.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>Live Mint<\/u><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/kolkata\/murmu-vindhyagiri-is-a-step-towards-becoming-atmanirbhar-8897440\/#:~:text=President%20Droupadi%20Murmu%20on%20Thursday,reliant%20India)%20through%20indigenous%20shipbuilding.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>Indian Express<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>P-17A was launched by India to construct a series of stealth guided-missile frigates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":36886,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-36885","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-upsc-mains-current-affairs","8":"no-featured-image-padding"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36885","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36885"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36885\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36886"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36885"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36885"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36885"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}