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INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION MAHENDRAGIRI, THE SIXTH PROJECT 17A INDIGENOUS STEALTH FRIGATE
Indian Navy to Commission Sixth Project 17A Stealth Frigate
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 6 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Indian Navy is set to commission its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, Mahendragiri (F38), at Visakhapatnam on 11 Jul 2026.
Mahendragiri, named after the Mahendragiri mountain range, represents India’s advancing expertise in warship design and construction.
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Mahendragiri enhances India's defense capabilities, essential for maritime security in the Indian Ocean.
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