Precision and dominance: Navy unveils crest of Project 17A frigate Dunagiri

Precision and dominance: Navy unveils crest of Project 17A frigate Dunagiri NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy has unveiled the crest of INS Dunagiri, the fifth stealth frigate of the Project 17A class built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), symbolising the warship's role as a multi-domain combat platform capable of projecting power across land, sea and air.The crest features a Himalayan osprey soaring above a mountain peak, embodying precision, vigilance and dominance. Guided by the motto "Victory is My Profession", the frigate draws its name and spirit from the Himalayan peak Dunagiri and carries forward the legacy of the erstwhile INS Dunagiri, a Leander-class frigate commissioned in 1977. The new warship, along with her sister ship INS Mahendragiri, is scheduled to be commissioned later this month.Project 17A frigates continue the Navy's tradition of naming frontline warships after mountain ranges, following the Nilgiri-class lineage. Constructed using advanced integrated modular construction techniques, the class represents a major leap in indigenous warship design, automation and combat capability. At the heart of Dunagiri's offensive punch are eight vertically launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, giving the frigate formidable anti-surface strike capability. End of Article