Navy to commission indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri this week
Capable of anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine operations, Mahendragiri is equally suited for maritime security, power projection, and humanitarian assistance, according to the Navy.
The Mahendragiri warship during its launch in Mumbai in 2023. (PTI) The Indian Navy is set to commission its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, Mahendragiri (F38), at Visakhapatnam later this week. It was designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
According to the Navy, it exemplifies India’s growing expertise in indigenous warship design and construction.
The warship incorporates advanced stealth features, enhanced survivability, a reduced radar signature, and a high degree of automation. The frigate is powered by a modern combined diesel or gas propulsion system, enabling high-speed operations with exceptional endurance across the full spectrum of maritime missions.
The stealth frigate is equipped with an advanced suite of indigenous and state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, including surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missile systems, sophisticated electronic warfare capabilities, comprehensive anti-submarine warfare systems, and an integrated combat management system.
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