Navy personnel and others poses for photographs aboard the sixth project 17A Indigenous advanced stealth frigate ‘Mahendragiri’ ship, which was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 April, 2026, at MDSL, Mumbai.
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The Indian Navy on Thursday (April 30, 2026), took delivery of Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), the sixth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and the fourth constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai.

According to Indian Navy, the delivery marks a major milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in warship design and construction.

Published – May 01, 2026 06:34 pm IST