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- Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Apr 2026
- Fourth ship of the class built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), Mumbai
- Sixth Project 17A ship delivered within 17 months of the lead ship delivery (first P17A delivered on 20 Dec 2024)
- Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed for current and emerging maritime challenges
- Ships feature advanced naval design, stealth, firepower, automation, and survivability capabilities
- Designed by Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and overseen by Warship Overseeing Team (Mumbai)
- Built using Integrated Construction philosophy within envisaged timelines
- Fitted with advanced weapon and sensor suite compared to P17 (Shivalik-class)
- Configured with Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants
- Each shaft driven by diesel engine and gas turbine with Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP)
- Equipped with state-of-the-art Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS)
- Weapon and sensor suite comprises anti-surface, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare systems
- Indigenous content of 75%
- Project involved over 200 MSMEs at MDSL
- Employment generation: approximately 4,000 personnel directly and more than 10,000 personnel indirectly
- Total employment impact: approximately 14,000 personnel
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