Mahendragiri, the seventh Stealth Frigate of Project 17A being built at MDL, was launched on 1st September 2023 at the shipyard by Dr (Smt.) Sudesh Dhankhar, wife of Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar.
- Following the launch, ‘Mahendragiri’ will join its three sister ships at the Wet Basins of MDL, to progress remaining outfitting activities and equipment trials, in the run up to their delivery and commissioning.
- Project 17A Frigates are the follow-on class of the Project 17 (Shivalik Class) Frigates, with improved stealth features, advanced weapons & sensors and platform management systems.
- Seven Project 17A Frigates are under various stages of construction at MDL and GRSE.
- The design of Advanced Stealth Frigates also showcases the prowess of the Warship Design Bureau, in designing technologically advanced warships for the Indian Navy.
