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Indian Navy commissions sixth indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri on July 11

Indian Navy set to commission sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate Mahendragiri on July 11INS Mahendragiri set to join Indian Navy, boosting maritime combat capability

The Indian Navy will commission its sixth indigenous stealth frigate, Mahendragiri, on July 11 in India. This addition boosts India's maritime combat capability with advanced missile systems and sensors, strengthening its naval presence in the Indian Ocean region.

  • Mahendragiri joins five other Project 17A frigaces already in service, forming a key part of India's modern fleet.
  • The frigate features a stealth design that reduces radar detection, a critical advantage for modern naval operations.
  • India's Project 17A program is a major milestone in the country's push for defense self-reliance under its 'Make in India' policy.
Indian Navy commissions sixth indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri on July 11 | Implica