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Class overview
NameP17B class
Operators Indian Navy
Preceded byNilgiri class
Cost₹70,000 crore (US$8.3 billion) (Total cost)
Planned7-8
General characteristics
TypeStealth guided-missile frigate
Displacement6,700–8,000 t (6,600–7,900 long tons)

The Project-17 Bravo frigates (P-17B) or Next Generation Frigates (NGF) are a class of planned stealth guided-missile frigates to be built the Indian Navy (IN). The class will be a follow-on for Nilgiri-class frigates which is under construction. The class is a part of Next Generation series of future frontline surface combatants of the Indian Navy which includes Next Generation Destroyers (NGD) or Project 18-class destroyer and Next Generation Corvettes (NGC).[1][2]

History

Background

In July 2024, numerous reports emerged suggesting about a new class of 8 stealth frigates to be follow-on of the previous Nilgiri-class frigates which was under construction till them. The 8 ships were to be built by two shipyards with 1:1 order share of 4 ships each. The leading contenders for the deal were Mazagon Dockyard Limited (MDL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE). The Ministry of Defence (MoD) was expected to clear the deal soon after the nature of the design of the frigates were under discussion for over a year. This would be the most technically advanced warships to be built in India. The reports also suggested that the ships will feature an indigenous main fire control radar replacing EL/M-2248 MF-STAR radars used on previous ships as well as other advanced indigenous weapon systems.[3][4][5]

On 3 September 2024, reports suggested that the deal is set to be cleared by Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) – the main acquisition panel under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) headed by Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh. The deal would be for 7-8 ships at a cost of ₹70,000 crore (US$8.3 billion). The development was along with the clearance of other mega deals like 1,770 untis of Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) or Main battle tanks for the Indian Army (₹50,000 crore (US$5.9 billion)), 26 Rafale-M acquisition of the Navy and 31 MQ-9B drones acquisition. A report also suggested that the ships may weigh upto 8,000 t (7,900 long tons) and have significantly enhanced firepower and strike capabilities when compared to the Nilgiri-class.[6][7]

See also

Frigates of comparable configurations and capabilities

Other references to the Indian Navy

References

  1. ^ Menon, Adithya Krishna (29 August 2024). "India's First P17A Nilgiri-class Frigate Starts Sea Trials". Naval News. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  2. ^ Menon, Adithya Krishna (13 August 2023). "India Proceeds with New Submarines, Surface Ships Development". Naval News. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  3. ^ "'Most advanced ships to be built in India': Defence ministry to clear mega Rs 70,000 crore order for new stealth warships". The Times of India. 18 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  4. ^ Pubby, Manu (18 July 2024). "Mazagon, Garden Reach Shipbuilders lead race for Defence Ministry's ₹70,000 crore warships order". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  5. ^ "All you need to know about new warships to be approved by Centre. They will be built at a cost of Rs 70,000 crore". The Week. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Navy's Rs 70,000-crore warship project, Army's 1,700-tank proposal to be approved". India Today. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Rafale-M acquisition to clear final hurdle at DAC today". Hindustan Times. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
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