In a matter of bad news for China and Pakistan, India now has the capability to hit 300 BrahMos missiles through frigates in one go.
New Delhi: In a significant development for the Indian Armed Forces after Operation Sindoor, the Indian Navy is set to boost its strength with two new warships, Udaygiri and Himgiri, both capable of firing BrahMos missiles. With the induction of the Udaygiri and Himgiri warships, the Indian Navy now has 14 guided missile stealth frigates, each carrying 8 vertical launch BrahMos missile launchers, giving the ability to fire up to 300 missiles simultaneously.
How will Indian submarines fire 300 BrahMos missiles in one go?
The Talwar class warships, inducted in 2003, currently have six ships in service. Four of these are already equipped with BrahMos, while work is underway on the remaining two. Under the 2016 India-Russia agreement, four new Talwar class warships are being built. Of these, Tushil and Tamal built in Russia have been inducted, while the other two will soon join the Navy.
What are Project 17A stealth frigates?
The commissioning of two state-of-the-art Project 17A stealth frigates, which was presided over by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here at the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy, marks the first occasion when two frontline surface combatants constructed at two different shipyards were commissioned simultaneously.
Story highlights:
1. Two new warships, Udaygiri and Himgiri joined the Indian Navy.
2. The Indian Navy now has 14 guided missile stealth frigates.
3. The frigates will soon be able to fire 300 BrahMos missiles in one go.
4. The two frigates are part of Project 17A stealth frigates.
This development also underscores the growing maritime importance of India’s eastern seaboard.
“These warships’ weapons and sensor packages make them the unparalleled guardians of the sea. It has been told to me that these warships also include many advanced capabilities. These two warships, which can cover long distances, have advanced systems such as surface-to-surface air missiles, supersonic BrahMos missiles, torpedo launchers, combat management systems, and fire control systems,” Singh said.
(With inputs from agencies)
