INS Shivalik (F47) is the lead ship of her class of stealth multi-role frigates built for the Indian Navy.

She is also the first Indian navy ship to use the CODOG (COmbined Diesel Or Gas) propulsion system.

[8] INS Shivalik is equipped with a mix of Russian, Indian and Western weapon systems.

A 32 cell VLS launched Barak SAM and AK-630 act as Close-in weapon systems(CIWS).

[13] The four ships entered Tokyo on 5 June 2012 after visiting Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines and Republic of Korea.

Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command, also visited Tokyo to witness the first JIMEX.

[17][18] As part of India's Look East policy, the ships visited the Shanghai port on 13 June 2012, for a five-day goodwill tour.

[20] Before leaving the port, the ships conducted a routine passage exercise with the People's Liberation Army Navy.

INS Shivalik sailed 4,500 nmi (8,300 km; 5,200 mi) from Port Blair to Qingdao, without being assisted by any support vessel and without official from headquarters, showcasing the confidence of the crew and the autonomy they enjoy.

On 21st February 2024, responding to the distress call from the Iranian fishing vessel FV Al Arifi, the Indian Naval ship INS Shivalik Mission, deployed in the Gulf of Aden, rendered medical assistance including critical medical supplies to the 18 Pakistani crew onboard.

[31] Later, the ship also participated in RIMPAC 2024, the harbour phase of which is scheduled from 27 June to 7 July.

[33] INS Shivalik has won the Naval Gunfire Support Competition at RIMPAC and has secured the RODEO trophy which shows the efficient firepower and precision of the ships armaments.