Why is it in the news?
Indian Navy received 5th ship of Project 17A.
Category: Defence
Important Points:
● Dunagiri = Nilgiri-class stealth frigate
● Part of Project 17A (7 ships)
● Indigenous content ~75%
● Designed by Warship Design Bureau
● Built by GRSE, Kolkata
● Uses CODOG propulsion system
● Equipped with BrahMos, MFSTAR radar, MRSAM
● Focus on Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
● Boosts Aatmanirbhar Bharat
● Involves 200+ MSMEs