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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 (first P17A Nilgiri delivered on 20 Dec 2024)
  • Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms with advanced stealth, firepower, automation, and survivability
  • Fitted with advanced weapon and sensor suite compared to P17 (Shivalik-class)
  • Configured with Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants
  • Each propulsion plant comprises diesel engine and gas turbine driving Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) on each shaft
  • Features 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 of approximately 4,000 personnel directly
  • Employment generation of more than 10,000 personnel indirectly
  • Designed by Warship Design Bureau (WDB)
  • Overseen by Warship Overseeing Team (Mumbai)
  • Built using philosophy of Integrated Construction
  • Delivery marks significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction