Project 17A Nilgiri-class Stealth Frigates
Sector: Seaport • Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Source: The Times of India
Project 17A is the Indian Navy's programme to build seven indigenous multi-mission stealth frigates called the Nilgiri class, as a follow-on to the earlier Project 17 Shivalik-class frigates. These frigates feature improved stealth characteristics, greater automation, enhanced survivability, and advanced sensors and weapons. The deal is worth around Rs 45,000 crore and involves construction by Maz
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Seaport, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Times of India
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Description | Project 17A is the Indian Navy's programme to build seven indigenous multi-mission stealth frigates called the Nilgiri class, as a follow-on to the earlier Project 17 Shivalik-class frigates. These frigates feature improved stealth characteristics, greater automation, enhanced survivability, and advanced sensors and weapons. The deal is worth around Rs 45,000 crore and involves construction by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) in Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. The ships are designed by the Directorate of Naval Design and have over 75% indigenous content with involvement from over 200 MSMEs. |
Original sector | Defence |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
City | Visakhapatnam |
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Source | The Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Seaport, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-07-14 |
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