Indian Navy inducts INS Mahendragiri with 75% indigenous content into Eastern Fleet
On July 11, the Indian Navy inducted INS Mahendragiri into its Eastern Fleet in Visakhapatnam. Built with over 75% indigenous content, this sixth Project 17A frigate features advanced stealth and combat capabilities. Since January 2025, six of seven Project 17A frigates have been commissioned, reflecting India’s growing maritime capability and technological self-reliance.
11 JUL 2026
— 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
· THIS STORY — 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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