INS Sahyadri

INS Sahyadri (F49) is a  stealth multi-role frigate built for the Indian Navy. This class features improved stealth and land attack capabilities over the preceding s.

Construction
INS Sahyadri was built at the Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) located in Mumbai. The keel of the vessel was laid on 30 September 2003 and was launched on 27 May 2005. It underwent sea trials in 2011-2012. From there it was commissioned on 21 July 2012 into the Eastern Naval Command headquartered at Visakhapatnam.

Miscellaneous
In May 2016, INS Sahyadri was awarded the ‘Best Ship Trophy’ at the annual Fleet Awards function in Visakhapatnam. The ship is affiliated with Poona Horse, one of the oldest armoured regiments of the Indian Army.