Indian Navy Commissions Two Nilgiri-Class Frigates Armed with BrahMos In Historic Boost to Naval Power
In a historic moment for the Indian Navy, two state-of-the-art Nilgiri-class stealth frigates - INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri — have been commissioned, each equipped with 8 BrahMos missiles. Weighing 6,700 tonnes each, these advanced warships mark a major enhancement in naval firepower and capability. This is the first time two major surface combatants from different Indian shipyards have been inducted simultaneously, underscoring India’s rapid strides in naval modernization and self-reliance in defense manufacturing. NDTV’s Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som report from the frontline of this significant development.
