Delivery of Project 17A Indigenous Advanced Stealth Frigate Mahendragiri

📌 Summary:

• INS Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), 6th ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), delivered to Indian Navy on 30 April 2026 at MDSL, Mumbai
• 4th P17A ship built at MDSL; 6th P17A delivered within less than 17 months from first P17A (INS Nilgiri, Dec 2024)
• P17A frigates: multi-mission stealth platforms with CODOG propulsion, Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), anti-surface/air/submarine warfare systems
• Designed by Warship Design Bureau (WDB); quantum leap in stealth, firepower, automation over P17 Shivalik-class
• Indigenous content: 75%; 200+ MSMEs at MDSL involved; ~4,000 direct and 10,000+ indirect jobs
• Showcases India's Aatmanirbharta in warship design and construction under Make in India

📌 Prelims Facts:

• Project 17A = Nilgiri-class stealth frigates; MDSL = Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai
• CODOG = Combined Diesel or Gas propulsion system
• WDB = Warship Design Bureau (designs Indian Navy warships)