Nilgiri-Class Frigates to Deploy 76/62 mm SRGM with Dart Ammunition for Countering Swarm Drones and Subsonic Cruise Missiles

The Indian Navy's P17A Nilgiri-class frigates are setting a new standard in naval warfare capabilities by becoming the first warships to integrate the 76/62 mm Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) with the advanced Strales fire control system and Dart programmable guided ammunition.

This cutting-edge weapon system significantly boosts the frigates' ability to neutralize a wide range of modern threats, including swarm drones and anti-ship subsonic cruise missiles.

Manufactured indigenously by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the upgraded 76/62 mm SRGM with Strales capability is a versatile, medium-caliber weapon system designed for multiple roles.

It serves as a formidable point-defence solution due to its advanced fire control system, which allows it to track and engage multiple targets with high precision, even in complex, multi-threat scenarios.

The Dart ammunition, a guided and programmable projectile, is a key component of this system. It delivers exceptional accuracy and lethality against fast, highly manoeuvrable targets such as missiles and attack craft. This combination of a sustained fire rate and guided projectiles ensures the weapon system's effectiveness in protecting the ship and its assets.

Beyond its anti-missile and anti-aircraft roles, the SRGM with Strales is a versatile system capable of engaging surface targets and providing naval gunfire support for land operations. Its adaptability and proven track record make it a critical asset in the evolving landscape of naval warfare.

The integration of this advanced, indigenously developed technology into the P17A Nilgiri-class frigates underscores the Indian Navy's commitment to enhancing its combat readiness and promoting self-reliance in defence technology, in line with the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative.

As the first class in the Indian Navy to be equipped with this state-of-the-art system, the Nilgiri-class frigates are poised to play a crucial role in safeguarding India's maritime interests and maintaining regional stability. Their enhanced capabilities will significantly contribute to the Indian Navy's ability to counter emerging threats and protect vital sea lanes.

 

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[Aravind]

need to add a 6 barrel gun

 

[Praveen]

need to add a 6 barrel gun

It has AK-630 license produced which is somewhat upgraded and SRGM is the main cannon OTO Melera Super Rapid 76mm gun which is also license produced.

 

[Radha Ramanan]

taking down a subsonic cruiuse missile is not a big deal today. The real deal is taking down supersonic anti ship missiles comming at mach 2.5

 

[Sandeep]

All of our main destroyers and frigates are using this gun because buying a larger calibre gun makes it too expensive. We are currently developing our own heavy gun but it will take some time to develop, test and certify the technology.

 

[Anant]

taking down a subsonic cruiuse missile is not a big deal today. The real deal is taking down supersonic anti ship missiles comming at mach 2.5

Agreed, ma'am, but that is what our larger SAMs would be for. It doesn't make a lot of sense to use a missile costing a few lakh dollars on a drone or subsonic missile costing a fraction of that.