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[R&D] Project 17B Frigates, Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft and Next Generation Missile Vessels
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The Project 17B (Vindhyagiri-class) frigate is a follow-on of the Project 17A frigates for the Indian Navy. A total of nine ships will be built at Mazagon Dock and GRSE. The construction of the first ship will start in 2022 as the first P17As are entering service, and the first ship is expected to deliver by 2026. The anticipated cost for each vessel is $800 million. The vessel will incorporate the latest stealth features. The experience gained in designing the Project 17A will be applied to Project 17B. This class will improve upon the earlier class in terms of stealth. They will have covered mooring deck and the number of antennae on the ship will be reduced by using AMF-STAR AESA radar. The P17B will also feature better roll stabilization and a discreet visual profile. 20% larger in volume, the P17B will serve as the primary heavy surface combatant patrol for the Indian Navy, capable of operating on long distances for an extended period of time alone. The P17B shares a similar hull to the P-17A, however slightly stretched, facilitating a better length to beam ratio, as well as 2 multi-mission boat bays. The P17B also facilitates an 800-ton upgrade margin, with systems such as a laser CIWS earmarked for future integration.

Name Specs
Class Vindhyagiri-class
Displacement 6,920 tons standard, 8,100 tons full load
Length 158m
Beam 18m
Draught 10m
Installed Power 2 x MAN Diesel 12V28/33D STC (6000 kW each)
- 2x MT30 for 36MW each
Propulsion Twin shaft integrated electric propulsion
Speed In excess of 30 knots
Range 3,000km at max speed, up to 12,000km @ 18kn
Complement 180
Sensors and processing systems BEL Revathi 3-D E/F-band radar
- HUMSA-NG bow-mounted sonar
- BEL Lynx U1 fire-control radar
- IAC Mod C fire-control system
- IAI-DRDO-BAES AMF-STAR AESA Radar
- BEL HUMSA-NG bow sonar
- Atlas Elektronik towed array sonar
Electronic Warfare and Decoy Systems Sanket electronic warfare system
- BEL Ajanta EW suite
- Kavach decoy launcher
- CMS-28 combat management system
Armament 1x Oto Melara 127mm Super Lightweight Gun
- 4x AK-630 CIWS
- 2x RBU-6000
- 4 × 533 mm DTA-53 torpedo tubes
- 48x IN-VLS Strike Length for Barak-8ER, Ashwin or Nirbhay
- 8x UVLM for BrahMos missiles
Aviation Facilities 2x Light Helicopters (Wildcat sized)
Name Year Commissioned
INS Vindhyagiri 2026
INS Taragiri 2026
INS Dunagiri 2027
INS Udaygiri 2027
INS Himgiri 2028
INS Nilgiri 2028
INS Mullayanagiri 2029
INS Pauhunri 2029
INS Kangri 2029

The ASW-SWC corvettes (Androth-class) are anti-submarine warfare vessels ordered for the Indian Navy from Cochin Shipyard (CSL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE). They are in the 700-ton range and will replace the Abhay-class corvette currently in service. The Indian Navy plan on procuring 16 of this class for $102 million each.

Name Specs
Class Androth-class
Displacement 700 tons standard, 1,100 tons full load
Length 70m
Beam 10.2m
Draught 2.8m
Installed Power CODAD
Propulsion Pumpjet propulsor
Speed In excess of 25kn
Range 1,800 nautical miles (3,300 km) at 14 knots (26 km/h)
Complement 40
Sensors and processing systems BEL Revathi 3-D E/F-band radar
- HUMSA-NG bow-mounted sonar
- BEL Lynx U1 fire-control radar
- IAC Mod C fire-control system
- Atlas Elektronik towed array sonar
Electronic Warfare and Decoy Systems Sanket electronic warfare system
- Kavach decoy launcher
- CMS-28 combat management system
Armament 1x Oto Melara 76mm Super Rapid Gun
- 1x AK-630 CIWS
- 2x RBU-6000
- 4 × 533 mm DTA-53 torpedo tubes
- 4x IN-VLS self defence length for quadpacked Akash-NG or Barak 1
- 2x Typhoon Remote Weapons Station
Aviation Facilities 1x Light Helicopter
Name Year Commissioned
INS Androth 2023
INS Arnala 2023
INS Anjadip 2023
INS Vinash 2023
INS Andaman 2024
INS Amini 2024
INS Katchall 2024
INS Amindivi 2024
INS Hosdurg 2025
INS Vijaydurg 2025
INS Sindhudurg 2025
INS Allepey 2026
INS Amba 2026
INS Ratnagiri 2026

Next-Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) are planned class of anti-surface warfare Corvettes for the Indian navy. hips in this class will be armed with anti-ship or land attack missiles like Brahmos or Nirbhay. Ships under this class will feature advanced stealth features like low Radar Cross Section (RCS), Infrared, Acoustic and magnetic signature. The Indian Navy plan on procuring 16 of this class, costing $360 million each. Named the Nishank-class, this class of vessel will replace the Khukri, Veer and Kora-class corvettes.

Name Specs
Class Nishank-class
Displacement 2,400 tons standard, 2,940 tons full load
Length 105m
Beam 12m
Draught 4.8m
Installed Power 1x MTXWB Gas Turbines (40MW each), 2 × Wärtsilä 12V200 diesel generators, 2 MW (2,700 shp) each
Propulsion 2 shafts integrated electric propulsion with pumpjet propulsor
Speed In excess of 40kn
Range 2,800 nmi (5,200 km; 3,200 mi) at 25 kn (46 km/h; 29 mph)[1]
- 1,000 nmi (1,900 km; 1,200 mi) at 35 kn (65 km/h; 40 mph)
Complement 60
Sensors and processing systems BEL Revathi 3-D E/F-band radar
- HUMSA-NG bow-mounted sonar
- BEL Lynx U1 fire-control radar
- IAC Mod C fire-control system
Electronic Warfare and Decoy Systems Sanket electronic warfare system
- Kavach decoy launcher
- CMS-28 combat management system
Armament 8x IN-VLS Tactical length for Barak 8 or Barak 1
- 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm Super Rapid Gun Mount
- 2x AK-630 CIWS
- 2x RBU-3000
- 6x Quadruple BrahMos UVLM
Aviation Facilities Hangar and deck for 1 light helicopter
Name Year Commissioned
INS Nishank 2023
INS Vibhuti 2023
INS Vipul 2024
INS Vinash 2024
INS Vidyut 2024
INS Nashak 2025
INS Prabal 2025
INS Pralaya 2025
INS Khukri 2026
INS Kuthar 2026
INS Kirpan 2026
INS Khanjar 2027
INS Kora 2027
INS Kirch 2027
INS Kulish 2028
INS Karmuk 2028

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