DefenceSaturday, 11 July 2026·The Hindu - National
INS Mahendragiri commissioned in Visakhapatnam in July 2026 as India’s sixth P17A stealth frigate
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth P17A stealth frigate, in Visakhapatnam on July 11, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 11, 2026, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth P17A-class stealth frigate, at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Key specifics
- INS Mahendragiri is the 6th ship in the P17A stealth frigate class.
- The commissioning took place at Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command.
- The ship is equipped with CODOG propulsion and an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).
- It carries BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles and indigenous anti-submarine and electronic warfare systems.
- The Ministry of Defence said the frigate has 75% indigenous content.
Exam lens
Question type: Defence and indigenous technology, P17A class, CODOG, IPMS, BrahMos, 75% indigenous content. TNPSC may ask which city hosted the commissioning and why the ship is linked to Atmanirbhar Bharat.