Project 17A Nilgiri-class Stealth Frigates
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Source: PIB
Project 17A is the Indian Navy’s advanced stealth frigate programme to build seven next-generation guided-missile warships. These frigates are designed for multi-mission operations, including anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare. The Nilgiri-class frigates are built with high indigenous content and advanced stealth features to enhance survivability and combat capability.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- PIB
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Project 17A is the Indian Navy’s advanced stealth frigate programme to build seven next-generation guided-missile warships. These frigates are designed for multi-mission operations, including anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare. The Nilgiri-class frigates are built with high indigenous content and advanced stealth features to enhance survivability and combat capability. |
Original sector | Defence |
Location
Country | India |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
City | Visakhapatnam |
Source
Source | PIB |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2026-07-15 |
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