Project 17B-class frigate

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Class overview
NameProject-17B class
OperatorsNaval Ensign of India.svg  Indian Navy
Preceded by Nilgiri class
Cost
  • ₹70,000 crore (US$8.4 billion) (Total cost)
  • around ₹ 9,994 crore (US$1.2 billion) per ship [1]
Planned7-8
General characteristics
TypeStealth guided-missile frigate
Displacement6,700–8,000  t (6,600–7,900 long tons)
Armament>48 VLS cells [1]

The Project-17 Bravo frigates (P-17B) or Next Generation Frigates (NGF) are a class of planned stealth guided-missile frigates to be built for 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). [2] [3]

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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. [4] [5] [6]

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$8.4 billion). The development was along with the clearance of other mega deals like 1,770 units of Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) or main battle tank s for the Indian Army ( ₹ 50,000 crore (US$6.0 billion)), 26 Rafale-M acquisition of the Navy and 31 MQ-9B drones acquisition. A report also suggested that the ships may weigh up to 8,000  t (7,900 long tons ) and have significantly enhanced firepower and strike capabilities when compared to the Nilgiri-class. [7] [8]

On 3 September 2024, DAC accorded the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for Project 17B. [9]

Design

Armament

The ship will be equipped with at least 48 VLS cells which will be compatible for launching surface-to-air missiles as well as surface-to-surface missiles and anti-ship missiles including Barak 8, Project Kusha system, BrahMos and LR-LACM. [1]

See also

Frigates of comparable configurations and capabilities

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References

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