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INS Mahendragiri commissioned at Visakhapatnam naval dockyard
The Hindu··11 Jul
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, at Visakhapatnam Eastern Naval Command on July 11, The Hindu reported. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh personally presided over the commissioning ceremony. Built by Mazagon Dock with over 75 percent indigenous content, the warship features advanced stealth, weapons and sensors for multi-domain operations.
Prism
What It Means For You
- A new stealth frigate strengthens India's eastern seaboard presence.
- Indigenous warship content supports domestic defence manufacturers.
- Sea-lane security remains tied to India's trade and energy flows.
What's Happening
- INS Mahendragiri was commissioned on July 11 in Visakhapatnam.
- Rajnath Singh led the ceremony during a two-day visit.
- The ship is the sixth Project 17A Nilgiri-class frigate.
Naval Modernisation
- Project 17A frigates are built under Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.
- Over 75 percent of the ship's content is indigenous.
- India calls itself a major stakeholder in the Indian Ocean Region.
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