Stealth frigate Mahendragiri (F38) to be commissioned into Indian Navy
The Indian Navy will commission its sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, Mahendragiri (F38), at Visakhapatnam on July 11. This commissioning marks a significant milestone in India's indigenous warship-building program. Designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, the Mahendragiri is an advanced multi-role frigate. It features advanced stealth capabilities, reduced radar signature, and a high degree of automation, enhancing operational capabilities across the Indo-Pacific and reinforcing the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
Key Points
- The Indian Navy will commission its sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, Mahendragiri (F38).
- The commissioning ceremony will take place at Visakhapatnam on July 11.
- Mahendragiri was designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
- It is an advanced multi-role frigate with stealth features, reduced radar signature, and high automation.
- The frigate will enhance operational capabilities in the Indo-Pacific and support the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
Exam Facts
- Stealth frigate name: Mahendragiri (F38).
- Commissioning date: July 11.
- Commissioning location: Visakhapatnam.
- Project: Project 17A.
- Designer: Navy's Warship Design Bureau.
- Builder: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
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