Commissioning of INS Mahendragiri

2 entries over 6 days, from 7 July 2026 to 12 July 2026.

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7 July

Commissioning of stealth frigate Mahendragiri

Mahendragiri (F38) is the sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate of the Indian Navy.
The vessel was designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
Commissioning ceremony scheduled at Visakhapatnam.
Key features include advanced stealth technology, reduced radar signature, and high levels of automation.
The frigate is a multi-role platform intended to enhance operational capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.
The project aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in the defense sector.

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12 July

INS Mahendragiri is the sixth P17A-class stealth frigate commissioned by the Indian Navy.
Commissioning ceremony took place at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) headquarters in Visakhapatnam.
The vessel is named after a mountain range in the Eastern Ghats.
The project aligns with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, focusing on indigenous warship manufacturing.
Technical specifications include a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system and an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).
The ship is equipped with indigenous combat systems designed for high-intensity naval warfare.
Strategic emphasis is placed on balancing conventional military power with emerging technologies like AI, cyber warfare, and hypersonic weapons.

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