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Saturday, January 23, 2010

First indigenous Shivalik class frigate to be inducted in April

INS Shivalik (Project 17)The Indian Navy will induct its first indigenously-built Shivalik class stealth frigate in April, an official said.

Christened INS Shivalik, the multi-role stealth frigate has been built at Mumbai's Mazagon Docks Limited under Project 17. Two more such vessels are under construction.

"The first of the frigates will be inducted in April. The ship has been provided with structural, thermal and acoustic stealth features to augment its potent capability," an official said, requesting anonymity.

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