PM Modi, Rajnath Singh to commission INS Mahendragiri at Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard
On July 11, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri (F38), a Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, at Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited with over 75% indigenous content, the vessel features advanced stealth and combat systems. Singh highlighted India’s role in securing the Indian Ocean Region during his visit coinciding with his 75th birthday.
11 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi and Defence Minister Singh commissioned INS Mahendragiri, a Project 17A stealth frigate, at Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard on July 11, 2026.
— NDTV
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri, a sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, into its Eastern Fleet.
12 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth of seven Project 17A frigates, marking a significant step in India's maritime capability and technological self-reliance.
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