CDS General Bipin Rawat launches GRSE-built stealth frigate 'Himgiri': In pics

Kolkata: The Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Monday (December 14, 2020) launched 'Himgiri', the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) - built first Project 17A Stealth frigate in Kolkata. Rawat asserted that the Indian forces will leave no stone unturned to safeguard the country's frontiers.

Chief of Defence Staff General added that the stealth frigate 'Himgiri', built by the PSU, will provide a major boost to Indian Navy's defence preparedness.

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After touching the water, the state-of-the-art naval ship will reportedly undergo extensive trials before it is delivered to the Navy.

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'Himgiri' is reportedly the first of the three Project 17A ships being built at M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE).

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Speaking at the launch of GRSE-built first Project 17A Stealth frigate, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat cautioned Pakistan and China and asserted that Indian forces will leave no stone unturned to safeguard the country's frontiers.

"China's attempt to change the status quo on Line of Actual Control along the northern border amidst COVID-19 pandemic necessities high-level preparation on land, sea and air," said CDS General Rawat.

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Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat during the launch of GRSE-built first Project 17A stealth frigate 'Himgiri'.

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