New Delhi, May 1 -- Mahendragiri, the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class and fourth ship of the class built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy in Mumbai on Friday. The delivery marks a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction.
In a statement issued here, the Naval spokesperson said that Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging challenges in the maritime domain. This state-of-the-art frigate reflects a quantum leap in naval design, stealth, firepower, automation, and survivability, and stands as an admirable symbol of Aatmanirbharta in warship building. Mahendragiri (Yard 12654) is the sixth ship of Nilgi...