Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:27pm on 06 Jul 2026,Monday Defence
The Indian Navy will commission INS Mahendragiri, its sixth indigenous stealth frigate under Project 17A, on July 11 in Visakhapatnam. Designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, the warship has more than 75 per cent indigenous content. It is equipped with advanced missile systems, electronic warfare technology and anti-submarine capabilities. The multi-role frigate can carry out anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine operations, along with search and rescue and humanitarian missions. Officials said INS Mahendragiri will strengthen India's naval power and support the country's goal of building advanced warships at home.
