INS Shivalik (F47) is the lead ship of her class of stealth multi-role frigates built for the Indian Navy. She is the first stealth warship built by India. She was built at the Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) located in Mumbai. Construction of the vessel began in 2001 and was completed by 2009. She underwent sea trials from thereon before being commissioned on 29 April 2010.
INS Shivalik (F47) during joint operations with United States Navy.
Image: INS Shivalik (F47) crest
INS Shivalik during construction.
The Shivalik class or Project 17 class is a class of multi-role frigates in service with the Indian Navy. They are the first warships designed with low observability features built in India. They were designed to have better stealth features and land-attack capabilities than the preceding Talwar-class frigates. A total of three ships were built between 2000 and 2010, and all three were in commission by 2012.
INS Satpura (F48) transits the Indian Ocean during Malabar 2012.
INS Sahyadri along with JMSDF JS Ōmi and a Kamorta-class corvette
INS Satpura (F48) steams with U.S. and Indian ships in formation during Malabar 2012.
INS Shakti (A57), INS Sahyadri (F49) and JMSDF JS Hyūga transit together.