Rajnath Singh launched Project 17A stealth frigate ‘Dunagiri’

Highlights:

• Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched the fourth P17A stealth frigate ‘Dunagiri’ into the Hooghly River in Kolkata. 
• The Project 17A frigate is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders Limited.
• The P-17A class is a follow-on of the P-17 Shivalik Class with improved stealth features & advanced weapons.
• The first two ships of the P17A Project were launched in 2019 and 2020 at MDL and GRSE respectively. 
• The third ship (Udaygiri) was launched at MDL on 17 May 22 earlier this year.
• In order to achieve the Prime Minister's Vision of 'SAGAR', i.e. 'Security and Growth for All in the Region' and to protect, preserve and promote India's National Maritime Interests, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and other organisations have to increase the infrastructure and assets so that the country stay ahead of the curve in dealing with these challenges.