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INS Mahendragiri: India's Defence Ambition Sets Sail
13 Jul
Summary
- INS Mahendragiri, a stealth frigate, features over 75% indigenous content.
- It is the sixth Project 17A frigate built in just 18 months.
- The warship is armed with advanced missiles and stealth technology for multi-domain combat.
The Indian Navy has welcomed INS Mahendragiri, a formidable 6,670-tonne stealth frigate, to its fleet. This significant addition underscores India's advancing defense manufacturing capabilities, with the warship constructed using over 75% indigenous content. The rapid pace of its induction, being the sixth Project 17A frigate to join service in just 18 months, highlights a new era of accelerated warship production for the nation.
INS Mahendragiri is equipped for multi-domain combat, featuring advanced weaponry such as BrahMos cruise missiles and Barak-8 air defence missiles. It also incorporates sophisticated anti-submarine warfare systems and stealth technology, enhancing its operational effectiveness across the Indo-Pacific region. With 45 vessels currently under construction and an additional 195 approved, India is steadily building towards its goal of a 200-ship Navy by 2035.
