President Murmu To Launch Frigate Vindhyagiri In Kolkata on 17th August

President Droupadi Murmu will launch the frigate "Vindhyagiri" on August 17. [{ "selector": ".urfsp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 438px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The frigate is part of Project 17A and is being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited in Kolkata. [{ "selector": ".izakr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 419px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

It is named after a mountain range in Karnataka and pays tribute to the previous INS Vindhyagiri. [{ "selector": ".lgbuq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 444px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The old INS Vindhyagiri served from 1981 to 2012, participating in challenging operations and multinational exercises. [{ "selector": ".qdomu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 427px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The new Vindhyagiri symbolizes India's naval heritage and commitment to indigenous defense capabilities. [{ "selector": ".gftof-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 421px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Project 17A includes four ships by MDL and three ships by GRSE, designed by Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau. [{ "selector": ".dtkbk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 435px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

These frigates have improved stealth features, advanced weapons, sensors, and platform management systems. [{ "selector": ".sprte-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 418px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Vindhyagiri's launch aligns with India's pursuit of embracing its naval heritage while advancing indigenous defense capabilities. [{ "selector": ".auazr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 421px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]