Indian Navy set to commission 6th indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate Mahendragiri on July 11 | TheBriefWire
Indian Navy set to commission 6th indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate Mahendragiri on July 11
Published 6 July 2026 ยท local
The commissioning of the indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri (F38) in Visakhapatnam marks a significant enhancement to India's naval capabilities. Engineered entirely in India, the frigate
The commissioning of the indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri (F38) in Visakhapatnam marks a significant enhancement to India's naval capabilities. Engineered entirely in India, the frigate integrates state-of-the-art indigenous weaponry and sensors, such as BrahMos and Barak-8 missiles. With over 75% of its components sourced locally, Mahendragiri stands as a pillar of India's commitment to self-reliance in defense, poised to protect maritime interests and bolster regional security.
Published: July 6, 2026 โข 4:38 PM IST ยท Updated: July 6, 2026 โข 5:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The commissioning of the indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri (F38) in Visakhapatnam marks a significant enhancement to India's naval capabilities.
Engineered entirely in India, the frigate integrates state-of-the-art indigenous weaponry and sensors, such as BrahMos and Barak-8 missiles.
With over 75% of its components sourced locally, Mahendragiri stands as a pillar of India's commitment to self-reliance in defense, poised to protect maritime interests and bolster regional security.