Project 17A: MDL Completes Delivery of Fourth Stealth Frigate
In April 2026, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivered the advanced stealth frigate ‘Mahendragiri’ (Y-12654) to the Indian Navy. This vessel is the sixth ship under Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) and marks the completion of all Project 17A warships constructed at MDL. The ship, named after a mountain peak in Odisha, was designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB), marking their 100th vessel design.
Technical Features:
- Advanced Stealth: Built with a reduced radar signature and enhanced survivability.
- Indigenous Power: Features 75% indigenous content with contributions from over 200 MSMEs.
- Combat Ready: Equipped with a range of weapons and sensors for anti-surface, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare.
For TNPSC and Defense aspirants, this milestone under 'Science and Technology - Defense' highlights India’s self-reliance in warship construction.