The Khukri class is an Indian Navy corvette class built for patrol and anti-surface/anti-submarine tasks.
The Khukri class, also known as Project 25, is an Indian Navy corvette design. Bharat Rakshak identifies it as the Type 25 corvette class, while Indian Navy reporting on INS Kirpan's decommissioning confirms the class's later service history and transfer context. The ships fit the corvette category more clearly than larger frigate or destroyer labels.
The class combined a compact hull with anti-ship missiles, guns, sensors, and aviation support.
Project 25 reflected India's effort to build more capable indigenous surface combatants. The class carried anti-ship weapons and naval sensors in a hull sized for coastal and regional operations. Its design balanced patrol, surface warfare, and limited anti-submarine utility, making it useful for a navy moving beyond legacy imported escorts.
Khukri-class ships matter because they supported both operational patrol needs and domestic shipbuilding experience.
Even after newer corvettes and frigates entered service, the Khukri class remained important as an early indigenous combatant generation. Its value came from fleet numbers, patrol availability, and training experience. The class's age and eventual decommissioning show the limits of older combat systems in a more demanding missile and submarine environment.
| Name | Country | Status | Service Year | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INS Khanjar (P47) | 🇮🇳India | ACTIVE | 1995 – Present | — |
INS Kirpan (P44) | 🇮🇳India | DECOMMISSIONED | 1991 – 2022 | — |
INS Kuthar (P46) | 🇮🇳India | DECOMMISSIONED | 1990 – 2022 | — |
INS Khukri (P49) | 🇮🇳India | DECOMMISSIONED | 1989 – 2021 | — |
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