Himgiri & Androth

• Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd successfully completed Contractor Sea Trials (CSTs) for Himgiri (Advanced Frigate, Project 17A) and Androth (ASW Shallow Water Craft), marking a key milestone in India’s naval shipbuilding.

About the Vessels

• Himgiri: First of three Advanced Frigates under Project 17A, enhancing stealth & combat capabilities.
• Androth: Second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare vessels, improving India’s coastal defence.

Significance of Project 17A

• Boosts India’s maritime strength with modern, indigenously designed ships.
• 80% indigenous materials, supporting 2000+ Indian firms & MSMEs, promoting Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• First gas turbine propulsion vessels at GRSE, featuring stealth & advanced weapon systems.