Shivalik Class (Project 17 A/B) & Talwar Class Frigates

INS Nilgiri successfully started firing trials along with its ongoing sea trials:



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No gun installed yet. We saw INS Surat head out for sea trials with an older 76mm gun as well. Some problem at BHEL Haridwar plant?
 
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Unit costs should drop below the $1bn mark imo, once we start localizing the radar and weapons fit on our upcoming DDG/FFG/corvettes.

Since electronics and weapons constitute >60% of the cost of naval ships.
 
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Glad to note that the NCG is projected as a 5000t class ship. Should be a perfect replacement for the Talwars and Brahmaputras in due course.

In fact, we should extend the NGC production run to 8+10+3 imo so that we won't be stuck if Zorya Mashproekt, the Ukranian engine-manufacturer goes up in smoke.

Also, it's more cost effective to buy new NCGs rather than re-engine the Brahmaputra class. Those ladies have earned their rest.
 
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