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That would bring the total of MF-STAR+ Barak-8 equipped ships in the IN to 30.
7 P-15A/B
7 P-17A
8 P-17B
8 NGC
The number would rise to 43 if the Talwars and P-17s get an MF-STAR variant as rumoured. The LR-MFR is probably in extended testing and would be considered for next-gen NGD/NGF programs only.

You forgot the Vikrant. :D

Not a principal surface combatant, yes. But it's got a Barak-8 complement of its own.

Are we sure regarding the numbers of P-17B? I think they keep fluctuating between 7 and 8.
 
You forgot the Vikrant. :D

Not a principal surface combatant, yes. But it's got a Barak-8 complement of its own.

Are we sure regarding the numbers of P-17B? I think they keep fluctuating between 7 and 8.
She's a big one to miss.
Afaik, the number mentioned by MDL for P-17B at their investor conference last year was 7. But more recent reports say 8.
 
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GRSE completes Contractor Sea Trials of two warships simultaneouslyKolkata (March 17, 2025):

In keeping with its commitment towards delivering top quality warships to the Navy and Coast Guard, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, successfully completed the Contractor Sea Trials or CSTs of two platforms on March 3, 2025. Both of these are being built by GRSE for the Navy.

The warships that completed their CSTs simultaneously are the Himgiri (Yard 3022) and Androth (Yard 3035). While the Himgiri is an Advanced Frigate, first in a series of three such platforms being built by GRSE under the Navy’s Project 17A, Androth is second in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) under construction at the shipyard.

A CST is considered the final stage of construction, when a vessel’s seaworthiness is tested. Several factors, such as speed, maneuverability, and the performance of on-board equipment are checked. In this case, senior officials from GRSE, Indian Navy and classification societies were on board both warships to monitor their performances.

The CST for INS Arnala (Yard 3029) – first of the ASW SWCs – was also successfully completed recently and she will be delivered to the Navy shortly.


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Let's hope the 30mm gun going on the Arnala class is something other than the CRN-91. At ~900t displacement, these ships should be easily able to take a 76mm SRGM or at least a 57mm gun, imo. Nice X-hull form borrowed from Kamorta class.
 
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So, it's clear now that NGMV will only host 4 Brahmos in slanted launchers, with VLSRSam and MFR(200 km).


Though I was wishing for this design to be finalized
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It's not what we expected, but I'm hoping more orders pour in, as numbers matter too.
 
Probably quad pack ie 8. The midship placement can work for subsonic missile launchers like sea ceptor, eagle etc. Not sure IN like it that way, exposing broad side when launching.
Curious if the Ng version can be scaled up for a 6 pack slant launcher/VLS whatever ? Then like the Rus setup we could park one set in anti ship role NG and one set land attack ER / LR version ?
 
No, it's a 4, 2 on each side. There is no place for midship placement. Well, I guess this will be another batch on batch improvement. The following 6 might hold 8 NASM-MR/LR (If the requirement is presented)
 
Probably quad pack ie 8. The midship placement can work for subsonic missile launchers like sea ceptor, eagle etc. Not sure IN like it that way, exposing broad side when launching.
Curious if the Ng version can be scaled up for a 6 pack slant launcher/VLS whatever ? Then like the Rus setup we could park one set in anti ship role NG and one set land attack ER / LR version ?
There is no space and ship not big enough to take more brahmos.

Twin smoke stacks? No way you could justify that on a ship this size.
Ship of what size, its a small ship.