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Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), one of India’s leading defense shipyards, has revealed that the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the P-17 Bravo project—a new class of stealth, guided-missile frigates—is expected to be issued by the end of 2025. This announcement signals the start of a highly anticipated procurement process that could reshape India’s naval capabilities and bolster the country’s domestic shipbuilding industry.
According to GRSE, the RFP will pave the way for the selection of L1 and L2 bidders by mid-2026. The L1 shipyard, deemed the lowest bidder, is poised to secure a massive order worth approximately Rs 40,000 crore, while the L2 shipyard, the second-lowest bidder, will receive an order valued at around Rs 30,000 crore. These contracts will cover the construction of the advanced warships, which are designed to enhance the Indian Navy’s operational strength with cutting-edge stealth and missile capabilities.
The P-17 Bravo frigates are the next evolution in India’s indigenous warship-building program, building on the success of the earlier P-17 Shivalik-class and P-17A Nilgiri-class frigates. These stealth frigates are expected to feature advanced radar-evading technology, state-of-the-art guided missile systems, and enhanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The project underscores India’s commitment to modernizing its naval fleet amid growing maritime challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
GRSE faces competition from other prominent Indian shipyards, such as Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), both of which have strong credentials in naval shipbuilding. However, GRSE’s experience with stealth frigates and its proactive approach to the P-17 Bravo project could give it an edge in the race.
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