Current affairs 1st August By Right IAS
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Advanced Guided-Missile Frigate Himgiri
Event: Indian Navy received the advanced guided-missile frigate Himgiri on Thursday. Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. Significance: Major step toward self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) in warship design and construction. Reflects advancement in indigenous naval capabilities
Event: Indian Navy received the advanced guided-missile frigate Himgiri on Thursday. Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. Significance: Major step toward self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) in warship design and construction. Reflects advancement in indigenous naval capabilities
An advanced guided-missile frigate is a warship that is both a frigate (a type of naval warship) and equipped with guided missiles. “Advanced” indicates that the frigate has modern features, enhanced capabilities, and cutting-edge technology, such as advanced radar, combat systems, and missile technology.
Class & Project Details: Himgiri is the third ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A). First of its class built at GRSE. Project 17A frigates are multi mission capable, designed to tackle future maritime challenges. Design Inspiration: Named after and modelled on the erstwhile INS Himgiri, a Leander-class frigate. The original INS Himgiri was decommissioned on May 6, 2025, after 30 years of service.
The Hindu
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