India commissions domestically built stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri and submarine hunter INS Malvan, showcasing efforts to scale up its naval fleet and reduce foreign dependence.
India's Navy commissioned the INS Mahendragiri, an advanced indigenous stealth frigate, on Saturday in Visakhapatnam. This warship, built with over 75% indigenous content, enhances maritime security and showcases India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing for the Indo-Pacific region.
The Indian Navy will commission the indigenous stealth frigate Mahendragiri (F38) in Visakhapatnam, marking a milestone in India's warship design and construction capabilities. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, it features advanced indigenous weapons and sensors, including BrahMos and Barak-8 missiles, and embodies the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
India commissioned INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray, signaling a shift towards an integrated maritime warfare network. Sanshodhak maps the seabed, Agray hunts submarines, and Dunagiri protects the battlespace, collectively enhancing India's naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean.
India will commission three indigenously built warships – INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray – on June 21 in Kolkata. Presided over by PM Modi, these platforms aim to enhance the Navy's combat, surveillance, and anti-submarine capabilities, boosting blue-water operations and maritime security.
The Indian Navy unveiled the crest of INS Dunagiri, a Project 17A stealth frigate. Named after a Himalayan peak, it symbolizes multi-domain combat capability with advanced weaponry and sensors, and is set for commissioning soon.
India's Navy will induct five indigenously-built naval platforms this month, including two Project 17A stealth frigates, a survey vessel, and two anti-submarine warfare crafts. These additions aim to enhance maritime security, combat readiness, and coastal defense, reflecting India's growing domestic shipbuilding capabilities.
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A Nilgiri-class stealth frigate built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. The vessel features advanced stealth technology, MF-STAR radar, BrahMos missiles, and 75% indigenous content. Delivery was achieved in under 17 months from the first warship, showcasing India's growing self-reliance in warship construction.
