INS Mahendragiri
The induction of INS Mahendragiri, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, marks a significant milestone in India’s maritime capability and indigenous defence production. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, it is the seventh and final vessel under Project 17A, an advanced programme aimed at constructing next-generation stealth frigates. Named after a peak in the Eastern Ghats, the warship reflects both strategic intent and cultural symbolism.
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