In a landmark achievement for India's naval modernisation and self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Indian Navy has received the advanced stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri. The vessel was formally delivered on April 30, 2026, at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. This induction marks another milestone in the country's efforts to build a capable and indigenous blue-water navy equipped to handle contemporary maritime challenges. Mahendragiri is the sixth P17A shi