Indian Navy inducts INS Mahendragiri with 75% indigenous content into Eastern Fleet
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Why in news
The Indian Navy inducted INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A frigate, into its Eastern Fleet to bolster maritime security and indigenous manufacturing.
Background
INS Mahendragiri is an advanced stealth frigate with a displacement of ~6,670 tonnes and a top speed of 28 knots. It features over 75% indigenous content and is equipped with BrahMos supersonic missiles and an Integrated Anti-Submarine Defence System.
Facts for Prelims
- FactINS Mahendragiri features over 75% indigenous content.
- S&TProject 17A frigates are designed as multi-mission platforms with advanced stealth and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
- FactINS Mahendragiri is equipped with BrahMos supersonic surface-to-surface missiles.
- PlaceThe ship was inducted into the Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam.
- FactSix out of seven Project 17A frigates were commissioned by January 2025.
For Mains
Q. Examine how the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative in the defence sector contributes to India's maritime security and strategic autonomy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- MSME Integration: Involvement of over 200 Indian industries and MSMEs in high-tech naval construction.
- Technological Sovereignty: Reduction of import reliance through indigenous stealth features and network-centric combat systems.
- Strategic Deterrence: Enhanced anti-submarine and supersonic missile capabilities to counter deep-sea adversarial threats.
Keywords: Atmanirbhar Bharat · Maritime Security · Project 17A · Indigenous Content · Strategic Autonomy · MSME Integration
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