page_title: INS Shivalik
section_title: Construction and service
hierarchical_section_title: INS Shivalik / Construction and service
caption_attribution_description: English: The INS Shivalik, readying for commissioning in December 2008. She was finally commissioned on 29 April 2010.
context_page_description: INS Shivalik 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. She was built at the Mazagon Dock Limited 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.
  Shivalik features improved stealth and land attacking features over the preceding Talwar-class frigates. She is also the first Indian navy ship to use the CODOG propulsion system.
context_section_description: 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 However, she was commissioned in April 2010.
caption: INS Shivalik during construction.
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