Indian Navy Inducts Fourth Stealth Frigate Mahendragiri

The Indian Navy reached a significant milestone on April 30, 2026, with the delivery of Mahendragiri, the fourth and final Project 17A stealth frigate constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)..

About MahendraGiri

Mahendragiri is the sixth ship overall in the Nilgiri-class to be delivered to the Navy, its other info are mention below

1. it was build by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai..
2. The Acceptance Document was signed by MDL’s CMD, Capt Jagmohan (Retd.) and Rear Admiral Gautam Marwaha on April 30, 2026..
3. This marks the delivery of six P17A ships in less than 17 months since the first vessel, Nilgiri, was handed over in December 2024.
4. The warship will be officially commissioned as INS Mahendragiri in the coming months after final trials
5. The Mahendragiri is a “missile powerhouse” designed for multi-dimensional naval warfare, including anti-air, anti-surface & anti-submarine operations…
6. Features a specialized hull geometry and radar-absorbent coatings to significantly reduce its radar cross-section (RCS).
7. Armed with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, MR-SAM (Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles), and advanced 76mm guns.
8. Equipped with the MF-STAR digital radar system and high-tech sonar for detecting threats above and below the water.
9. Uses a CODOG (Combined Diesel or Gas) system, reaching speeds of over 28 knots

The project is a flagship for the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, boasting 75% indigenous content, it Involved over 200 MSMEs in its construction, Generated approximately 4,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs..

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