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INS Nilgiri joins Eastern Naval Command in Vizag

: INS Nilgiri, the first of the indigenously built Project 17A stealth frigates, arrived at Visakhapatnam. She joined the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) and would be an integral part of the Eastern Sword-Sunrise Fleet. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now INS Nilgiri is a major advancement over the Shivalik-class frigates. These multi-mission frigates are capable of operating in a 'blue water' environment dealing with both conventional and non-conventional threats in the area of India's maritime interests. Built in Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited Mumbai, the INS-Nilgiri has made Visakhapatnam her home port. This state-of-the-art warship was welcomed to Visakhapatnam in the traditional manner. This state-of-the-art warship is driven by her motto — "Adrish Yabalam, Ajeya Shauryam." INS Nilgiri is dedicated to the naval empire of the Cholas. These ships are fitted with supersonic surface-to-surface missile system, medium range surface-to-air missiles system, 76 mm upgraded gun, and a combination of rapid-fire close-in weapon systems.