Talking about the strength of INS Nilgiri, it is a massive 6,670-tonne destroyer warship built at Mumbai’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.
New Delhi: In a major boost to the Indian Navy, a powerful warship is set to return to rule the waves soon. The name of the warship is INS Nilgiri. To recall, this warship was first inducted into the Navy 53 years ago and was retired in 1996. Now, nearly thirty years later, in 2025, a new version of this warship, bearing the same name, is set to guard India’s maritime borders and defeat the enemy.
Exactly three days from today, on January 15, INS Nilgiri will be commissioned back into the Navy. With this news, two neighboring enemy countries are already worried. According to the Ministry of Defence, this warship will be one of India’s most modern warships, and no enemy will be able to withstand its destructive capability.
Frontline Warship and Nuclear Submarine
The INS Nilgiri has According to reports, this frontline warship is being discussed among neighboring countries. The inclusion of INS Nilgiri into the Indian Navy’s fleet will significantly enhance India’s combat capabilities. Prime Minister Modi will hand it over to the Navy. Let’s take a look at the special features of this warship.
It is believed that its deployment will make it easier to counter China’s suspicious activities. It should be noted that China has been increasing its naval activities in the Indian Ocean. In terms of numbers, China has the largest navy in the world. According to a U.S. report, China’s navy has over 370 warships and submarines. Therefore, India is rapidly countering China at sea.
Talking about the strength of INS Nilgiri, it is a massive 6,670-tonne destroyer warship built at Mumbai’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. This marks a milestone in India’s self-reliance in the defense sector and its growing prowess in defense production.
INS Nilgiri is the first of the seven frigates being constructed under Project 17A. It boasts advanced stealth features, enabling it to evade enemy radar. The warship can be equipped with some of the world’s most lethal missiles, which is already causing concern for adversaries like China and Pakistan.
