INS Shivalik

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|section3={{Infobox ship/characteristics | hide_header = | header_caption = | class = {{sclass|Shivalik|frigate|0}} guided-missile frigate | displacement = * {{cvt|6200|t|lk=in}} full load<ref name=IndianNavy>{{cite web |url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/naval-fleet/shivalik-class |title=Shivalik class |publisher=Indiannavy.nic.in |date=25 October 2016 |access-date=25 October 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729092404/http://indiannavy.nic.in/naval-fleet/shivalik-class |archive-date=29 July 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> * {{cvt|5300|t}} standard<ref name="IndianNavy" /> | length = {{cvt|142.5|m}}<ref name="Samachar 2004">Cdr. A.K. Lambhate, [http://mod.nic.in/samachar/July16-04/body.html#l2 "Stealth is Wealth"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322012818/http://mod.nic.in/samachar/July16-04/body.html |date=22 March 2012 }}, ''Sainik Samachar'', Vol. 51, No. 14, 16–31 July 2004, Ministry of Defence (India).</ref> | beam = {{cvt|16.9|m}} | height = | draught = {{cvt|4.5|m}} | power = *2 × Pielstick 16 PA6 STC Diesel engines (11,300 kW each) * 2 × GE LM2500+ (25,100 kW each) | propulsion = CODOG | speed = *{{convert|32|kn}}<ref name="BBC Chadha">{{cite news |first=Monica |last=Chadha |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/2959541.stm |title=India trials stealth frigate |newspaper=BBC News |date=18 April 2003}}</ref> *{{convert|22|kn}} (diesel engines) | range = | endurance = | complement = 257 (including 35 officers + 222 sailors) | sensors = *'''Radar :-''' * 1 x Fregat M2EM 3-D radar (Surface & Air) * 4 × MR-90 Orekh radar * 1 × Elta EL/M-2238 STAR * 2 × Elta EL/M 2221 STGR * 1 × BEL APARNA *'''Sonar :-''' * BEL HUMSA-NG active/passive sonar<ref name="swnr13">{{cite book|last1=Waters|first1=Conrad|title=Seaforth World Naval Review 2013: pdf|date=2015|publisher=Seaforth Publishing|isbn=9781473817999|page=159|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=63muCAAAQBAJ&pg=PA159|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303201954/https://books.google.com/books?id=63muCAAAQBAJ&pg=PA159|archive-date=3 March 2018}}</ref> *Thales Sintra active towed-array sonar *'''Combat Suite :-''' *"Combat Management System" (CMS-17A) | EW = *BEL Ellora electronic warfare suite<ref name="swnr13"/> * '''Decoy:-''' * 4 x Kavach decoy launchers<ref name="swnr13"/> | armament = *'''Anti-air missiles:''' * 32-cell VLS for Barak 1 missiles * 1 × Shtil-1 arm launcher (24 missiles) * '''Anti-ship/Land-attack missiles:''' * 8 × VLS launched BrahMos, anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles * '''Guns:''' * 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun * 2 × AK-630 CIWS *2 x OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun * '''Anti-submarine warfare:''' * 2 × 2 DTA-53-956 torpedo launchers * 2 × RBU-6000 (RPK-8) rocket launchers | armour = | aircraft = 2 × HAL Dhruv ''or'' Sea King Mk. 42B helicopters. | aircraft_facilities = Enclosed helicopter hangar and flight deck capable of accommodating two multi-role helicopters. | notes = }} }}

'''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.<ref name="rediff 2003">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2003/may/10nad.htm |title=Riding the waves |work=Rediff.com |date=10 May 2003 |access-date=1 May 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021052044/http://www.rediff.com/news/2003/may/10nad.htm |archive-date=21 October 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> 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.<ref name=dh-induct>[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/66599/india-commissions-its-first-stealth.html India commissions its first stealth warship, joins elite club] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100516064957/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/66599/india-commissions-its-first-stealth.html |date=16 May 2010 }}</ref><ref>[http://news.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/apr/21/slide-show-1-why-shivalik-class-frigates-matter-to-india.htm Why Shivalik-class frigates matter to India ] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014212906/http://news.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/apr/21/slide-show-1-why-shivalik-class-frigates-matter-to-india.htm |date=14 October 2012 }}</ref>

''Shivalik'' features improved stealth and land attacking features over the preceding {{sclass|Talwar|frigate}}s. She is also the first Indian navy ship to use the CODOG (COmbined Diesel Or Gas) propulsion system.<ref name="naval-technology1">{{cite web |url=http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/shivalik-class-friga/ |title=Shivalik Class Frigates |publisher=Naval Technology |date=15 June 2011 |access-date=5 May 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220105855/http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/shivalik-class-friga |archive-date=20 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

==Design and description== The ''Shivalik''-class frigates were conceived as part of the Indian Navy's ''Project 17'', which set down the requirements for a class of stealthy frigates to be designed and built in India.<ref name="MOD 2004">[http://mod.nic.in/reports/MOD-English2004.pdf 2003-04 Annual Report of the Ministry of Defence] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617002602/http://mod.nic.in/reports/MOD-English2004.pdf |date=17 June 2012 }}, India.</ref><ref name="MOD activities">[http://mod.nic.in/reports/achievements/majoractivities.doc MoD – Report on Major Activities, 2002–05] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051029150132/http://mod.nic.in/reports/achievements/majoractivities.doc |date=29 October 2005 }}, Ministry of Defence (India).</ref> The Directorate of Naval Design (DND)'s design specifications for the ''Shivalik'' class called for "5000 ton stealth frigates (Project 17) incorporating advanced signature suppression and signature management features".<ref name="Naval Constructors">[http://mod.nic.in/samachar/dec1-06/h4.htm The Corps of Naval Constructors – Building Self Reliance] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322012223/http://mod.nic.in/samachar/dec1-06/h4.htm |date=22 March 2012 }}, MoD Samachar, Ministry of Defence (India), 1 December 2006.</ref> The first three units were formally ordered by the Indian Navy in early 1999.<ref name=BR-Shivalik>{{cite web|title=Project 17 (Shivalik) Class|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Ships/Active/190-Project-17.html|work=Surface Fleet, Active Ships, Project 17 (Shivalik) Class|publisher=Bharat-rakshak.com|access-date=29 February 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202114032/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Ships/Active/190-Project-17.html|archive-date=2 February 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

=== General characteristics and propulsion === INS ''Shivalik'' has a length of {{cvt|142.5|m}} overall, a beam of {{cvt|16.9|m}} and a draft of {{cvt|4.5|m}}. The ships displaces about {{cvt|5300|t|lk=on}} at standard load and {{convert|6200|t}} at full load. The complement is about 257, including 37 officers.<ref name="IndianNavy" />

The ship uses two {{cvt|7600|shp}} Pielstick 16 PA6 STC diesel engines, for cruising, or two {{cvt|16800|shp}} GE LM2500+ gas turbines, for high speed bursts, in CODOG configuration. The diesels allow the ship to reach a maximum speed of {{cvt|22|kn}} while the gas turbines allow of a maximum speed of {{cvt|32|kn}}.<ref name="naval-technology1"/>

=== Electronics and sensors === INS ''Shivalik'' is equipped with a wide range of electronics and sensors. These include: * 1 × MR-760 Fregat M2EM 3-D radar * 4 × MR-90 Orekh radars * 1 × Elta EL/M-2238 STAR * 2 × Elta EL/M-2221 STGR * 1 × BEL APARNA In addition, it uses HUMSA (hull-mounted sonar array), ATAS/Thales Sintra towed array systems and the BEL Ajanta Electronic Warfare suite.<ref name="naval-technology1"/>

=== Armament === INS ''Shivalik'' is equipped with a mix of Russian, Indian and Western weapon systems. These include the {{cvt|3|in|0|order=flip}} Otobreda naval gun, Klub and BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missiles, Shtil-1 anti-aircraft missiles, RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers and DTA-53-956 torpedo launchers. A 32 cell VLS launched Barak SAM and AK-630 act as Close-in weapon systems(CIWS). The ship also carries two HAL Dhruv or Sea King Mk. 42B helicopters.<ref name="naval-technology1"/>

==Construction and service== thumb|left|INS ''Shivalik'' during construction. The construction of INS ''Shivalik'' began in 2000. Her keel was laid in July 2001. She was launched in June 2004 and was originally planned for commission by 2005<ref name="BBC Chadha"/> However, she was commissioned in April 2010.

=== Operational history === In 2012, INS ''Shivalik'' was deployed in the North West Pacific for JIMEX 2012 (Japan-India Maritime Exercise) with a four-ship group which included {{INS|Rana|D52|6}}, a {{sclass|Rajput|destroyer|0}} guided missile destroyer, {{INS|Shakti|A57|6}}, a {{sclass|Deepak|fleet tanker}}, and {{INS|Karmuk|P64|6}}, a {{sclass|Kora|corvette}} and took part in India's first bi-lateral maritime exercise with Japan. The Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) was represented by two destroyers, one maritime patrol aircraft and a helicopter.<ref name=ibn9j>{{cite news|title=India, Japan to hold first naval exercise from today|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/india-japan-to-hold-first-naval-exercise-from-today/265085-3.html|access-date=14 January 2013|newspaper=IBN Live|date=9 June 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903064627/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/india-japan-to-hold-first-naval-exercise-from-today/265085-3.html|archive-date=3 September 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

The four ships entered Tokyo on 5 June 2012 after visiting Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines and Republic of Korea. They stayed in Tokyo for three days. This visit coincided with commemoration of 60 years of diplomatic relations between India and Japan. Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command, also visited Tokyo to witness the first JIMEX.<ref name=indpr>{{cite news|title=First bilateral maritime exercise between India and Japan|url=http://indiannavy.nic.in/sites/default/files/PRel_120609_JIMEX12_Indio-Japan-Ex.pdf|access-date=17 January 2013|newspaper=Indian Navy Press Release|date=9 May 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109235842/http://indiannavy.nic.in/sites/default/files/PRel_120609_JIMEX12_Indio-Japan-Ex.pdf|archive-date=9 January 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=ndtv25j>{{cite news|title=How Indian Navy is expanding and modernising|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/how-indian-navy-is-expanding-and-modernising-235746|access-date=14 July 2012|newspaper=NDTV|date=25 June 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707094414/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/how-indian-navy-is-expanding-and-modernising-235746|archive-date=7 July 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=hin15j>{{cite news|title=Japanese warships call at Kochi|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/japanese-warships-call-at-kochi/article3531095.ece|access-date=17 January 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=15 June 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303201653/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/japanese-warships-call-at-kochi/article3531095.ece|archive-date=3 March 2018|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

After the deployment in the north Pacific, the battle group was deployed in the South China Sea.<ref name=znj13>{{cite news|title=Warm reception to Indian naval ships in China|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/warm-reception-to-indian-naval-ships-in-china_781647.html|access-date=14 January 2013|newspaper=Zee News|date=13 June 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120814071306/http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/warm-reception-to-indian-naval-ships-in-china_781647.html|archive-date=14 August 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Indian warships to dock at Chinese port|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/indian-warships-to-dock-at-chinese-port_781351.html|access-date=14 January 2013|newspaper=Zee News|date=12 June 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214510/http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/indian-warships-to-dock-at-chinese-port_781351.html|archive-date=3 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> As part of India's ''Look East'' policy, the ships visited the Shanghai port on 13 June 2012, for a five-day goodwill tour.<ref name=ndtv25j /><ref>[https://archive.today/20130103033933/http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/China/Indian-warships-to-dock-at-Chinese-port-after-6-yrs-gap/Article1-870003.aspx Indian warships to dock at Chinese port after 6 yrs gap]</ref> INS ''Shakti'' served as the fuel and logistics tanker to the three destroyers. The ships left the port on 17 June 2012.<ref name=ndtv19>{{cite news|title=Indian warships wrap up China visit|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/indian-warships-wrap-up-china-visit-233603|access-date=29 July 2012|newspaper=NDTV|date=19 June 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120620023301/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/indian-warships-wrap-up-china-visit-233603|archive-date=20 June 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Before leaving the port, the ships conducted a routine passage exercise with the People's Liberation Army Navy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chinese Navy calls for trust building with India|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/article3529270.ece|access-date=3 January 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=15 June 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719040815/http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/article3529270.ece|archive-date=19 July 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=idsa>{{cite web|title=Chinese Navy calls for trust building with India|url=http://idsa.in/TWIR/6_3_2012_National|work=The Week in Review|publisher=IDSA|access-date=3 January 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303205022/http://idsa.in/TWIR/6_3_2012_National|archive-date=3 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=orf>{{cite web|last=Mohan|first=C Raja|title=Analysis: Japanese Navy|url=http://www.orfonline.org/cms/sites/orfonline/modules/analysis/AnalysisDetail.html?cmaid=38345&mmacmaid=38346|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924061620/http://www.orfonline.org/cms/sites/orfonline/modules/analysis/AnalysisDetail.html?cmaid=38345&mmacmaid=38346|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 September 2015|publisher=Observer Research Foundation|access-date=17 January 2013}}</ref>

After the visits to Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Japan, South Korea and China, the ships visited Port Klang, Malaysia. This was the battle group's last port call during its two-month-long deployment, which had started in May 2012. After this she returned to the Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy and since has been docked there.<ref name=indpr /><ref name=ndtv28>{{cite news|title=Indian warships on goodwill tour, dock in Malaysia|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/indian-warships-on-goodwill-tour-dock-in-malaysia-237232|access-date=29 July 2012|newspaper=NDTV|date=28 June 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815145053/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/indian-warships-on-goodwill-tour-dock-in-malaysia-237232|archive-date=15 August 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=nst>{{cite news|title=Indian navy ships on 4-day visit|url=http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/indian-navy-ships-on-4-day-visit-1.99103|access-date=29 July 2012|newspaper=New Straits Times|date=28 June 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702185547/http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/indian-navy-ships-on-4-day-visit-1.99103|archive-date=2 July 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

INS Shivalik participated in the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) 65th anniversary celebrations held in Qingdao. India, Indonesia and China conducted three high level exercises including anti-hijack exercise. PLAN official who visited the ship mentioned that "The Indian ship is a very strong ship with powerful weapons," and "This gives us a good opportunity to see the Indian Navy". INS ''Shivalik'' sailed {{cvt|4500|nmi}} from Port Blair to Qingdao, without being assisted by any support vessel and without official from headquarters, showcasing the confidence of the crew and the autonomy they enjoy. PLAN and Indian Navy decided to further deepen the Naval bond between the two nations.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/world/india-china-agree-to-deepen-naval-ties/article5948223.ece India, China agree to deepen naval ties after landmark exercise] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426201354/http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/world/india-china-agree-to-deepen-naval-ties/article5948223.ece |date=26 April 2014 }}</ref>

In July 2014, this indigenous stealth frigate actively participated in INDRA War Games, a naval and army counter-terrorism exercise, with Russia. There ''Rajput''-class destroyer {{INS|Ranvijay||6}} and fleet tanker INS ''Shakti'' were also part of Indian fleet accompanying her.{{Citation needed|date=October 2016}}

''Shivalik'' participated in the International Fleet Review 2022.

On 21 February 2024, responding to the distress call from the Iranian fishing vessel FV Al Arifi, the Indian Naval ship INS Shivalik Mission, deployed in the Gulf of Aden, rendered medical assistance including critical medical supplies to the 18 Pakistani crew onboard.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-21 |title=നടുക്കടലിൽ അടിയന്തര സാഹചര്യം; 18 പാകിസ്താനി തൊഴിലാളികൾക്ക് വൈദ്യസഹായം എത്തിച്ച് ഇന്ത്യൻ നാവികസേന |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/indian-navy-provides-medical-assistance-to-18-pakistani-workers-of-an-iranian-fishing-vessel-1.9344285 |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=News team |first=ANI |date=21 February 2024 |title=Navy ship INS Shivalik renders medical assistance to Iranian fishing vessel |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/navy-ship-ins-shivalik-renders-medical-assistance-to-iranian-fishing-vessel20240221221207/ |access-date=22 February 2024 |website=ANI}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Indian Navy swiftly responds to distress call from Iranian fishing vessel, extends medical aid to crew |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indian-navy-swiftly-responds-to-distress-call-from-iranian-fishing-vessel-extends-medical-aid-to-crew/articleshow/107888938.cms |access-date=2024-02-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

In 2024, INS ''Shivalik'' was deployed to South China Sea and Northern Pacific Ocean region. As a part of the deployment the ship visited Changi Naval Base, Singapore from where the ship departed on 30 May 2024. The visit to Singapore also included onboard and cross-deck visits to USS Mobile (an Independence-class LCS). The ship is then scheduled to reach Yokosuka, Japan to participate in JIMEX 24 naval exercise and then participate in RIMPAC 24 with US Navy and other navies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=INDIAN NAVAL SHIP SHIVALIK DEPARTS SINGAPORE |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2022438 |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>

INS ''Shivalik'' participated in JIMEX 24 exercise along with JS ''Yūgiri'' of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force from 11 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-11 |title=JAPAN INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE – 24 (JIMEX – 24) COMMENCED AT YOKOSUKA JAPAN |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2024261 |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> Later, the ship also participated in RIMPAC 2024, the harbour phase of which is scheduled from 27 June to 7 July. In the sea phase will see a theatre level large force tactical exercise.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-29 |title=INS SHIVALIK REACHES PEARL HARBOUR TO PARTICIPATE IN RIM OF THE PACIFIC EXERCISE (RIMPAC) – 24 |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2029512 |access-date=2024-06-29 |website=Press Information Bureau}}</ref> INS Shivalik was also accompanied by Indian Navy's Boeing P-8I Neptune aircraft.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Navy P-8I aircraft taking part in US' RIMPAC exercise at Pearl Harbour - The Economic Times |url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/indian-navy-p-8i-aircraft-taking-part-in-us-rimpac-exercise-at-pearl-harbour/articleshow/111837853.cms |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=m.economictimes.com}}</ref> INS Shivalik has won the Naval Gunfire Support Competition at RIMPAC and has secured the RODEO trophy which shows the efficient firepower and precision of the ships armaments.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-04 |title=INS Shivalik wins Naval Gunfire Support Competition at RIMPAC 2024 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/ins-shivalik-wins-naval-gunfire-support-competition-at-rimpac-2024/article68485172.ece |access-date=2024-08-07 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-06 |title=INS Shivalik Shines at RIMPAC 2024: A Testament to Indian Navy's Professionalism in World's Largest Maritime Exercise - Defence News {{!}} The Financial Express |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-ins-shivalik-shines-at-rimpac-2024-a-testament-to-indian-navys-professionalism-in-worlds-largest-maritime-exercise-3575366/ |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=www.financialexpress.com |language=en}}</ref>

After the RIMPAC Exercise, the ship reached Guam on 16 August 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-15 |title=INS Shivalik reaches Guam, an island territory of the U.S. |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/ins-shivalik-reaches-guam-an-island-territory-of-the-us/article68529200.ece/ |access-date=2024-08-16 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The ship also participated in the 31st edition of Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) whose Harbour and Sea phase was conducted from 23 to 25 October 2024 and from 28 to 29 October 2024 at Visakhapatnam. Singapore Navy's RSS Tenacious was also a part of the exercise. The ship also hosted the opening ceremony of the exercise.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-25 |title=SINGAPORE INDIA MARITIME BILATERAL EXERCISE (SIMBEX) 2024 - 23 TO 29 OCT 24 |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2067816 |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=Press Information Bureau}}</ref>

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==External links== {{Commons category|INS Shivalik (F47)}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090414120242/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Shivalik.html Project 17 frigate @ Bharat-rakshak.com] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20121009031916/http://mod.nic.in/samachar/July16-04/image_n/3b.gif Image of INS Shivalik launch] * [http://www.business-standard.com/common/news_article.php?leftnm=10&bKeyFlag=BO&autono=320123 World-class warships at Indian prices] * {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20071201121039/http://www.york-novenco.com/log/novenco10/library/marine/Indian%20Navy%20mu13741%2001007.pdf Novenco Pdf document]}}

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