Ministry of Defence press release · 1 May 2026 · pibtracker filter

DELIVERY OF PROJECT 17A INDIGENOUS ADVANCED STEALTH FRIGATE ‘MAHENDRAGIRI’

PRID2257237 MinistryMinistry of Defence Released1 May 2026 Reading8 min

Sixth Project 17A ship to be delived within 17 months of the lead ship Posted On: 01 MAY 2026 2:34PM by PIB Delhi Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and fourth ship of the class built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Apr 2026 at MDSL, Mumbai. The delivery marks a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging challenges in the maritime domain. This state-of-the-art frigate reflects a quantum leap in naval design, stealth, firepower, automation, and survivability, and stands as an admirable symbol of Aatmanirbharta in warship building Designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and overseen by the Warship Overseeing Team (Mumbai), P17A frigates reflect a generational leap in indigenous ship design, stealth, survivability, and combat capability. Driven by the philosophy of Integrated Construction, the ship was built and delivered within envisaged timelines. P17A ships are fitted with an advanced weapon and sensor suite as compared to the P17 (Shivalik-class). These ships are configured with Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants, comprising a diesel engine and a gas turbine that drive a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) on each shaft, and a state-of-the-art Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The potent weapon and sensor suite comprises anti-surface, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare systems. Mahendragiri is the sixth P17A ship to be delivered to Indian Navy in the span of less than 17 months from the delivery of the first P17A (Nilgiri) by M/s MDSL on 20 Dec 2024. Delivery of Mahendragiri showcases the design, shipbuilding, and engineering prowess of the nation, and reflects Navy’s unrelenting focus on Aatmanirbharta in both ship design and shipbuilding. With an indigenous content of 75%, the project has involved over 200 MSMEs at MDSL and has enabled employment generation of approximately 4,000 personnel directly and more than 10,000 personnel indirectly. ********** VM/SPS (Release ID: 2257237) Visitor Counter : 2807 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Telugu Ministry of Defence DELIVERY OF PROJECT 17A INDIGENOUS ADVANCED STEALTH FRIGATE ‘MAHENDRAGIRI’ Sixth Project 17A ship to be delived within 17 months of the lead ship Posted On: 01 MAY 2026 2:34PM by PIB Delhi Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and fourth ship of the class built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Apr 2026 at MDSL, Mumbai. The delivery marks a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging challenges in the maritime domain. This state-of-the-art frigate reflects a quantum leap in naval design, stealth, firepower, automation, and survivability, and stands as an admirable symbol of Aatmanirbharta in warship building Designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and overseen by the Warship Overseeing Team (Mumbai), P17A frigates reflect a generational leap in indigenous ship design, stealth, survivability, and combat capability. Driven by the philosophy of Integrated Construction, the ship was built and delivered within envisaged timelines. P17A ships are fitted with an advanced weapon and sensor suite as compared to the P17 (Shivalik-class). These ships are configured with Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants, comprising a diesel engine and a gas turbine that drive a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) on each shaft, and a state-of-the-art Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The potent weapon and sensor suite comprises anti-surface, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare systems. Mahendragiri is the sixth P17A ship to be delivered to Indian Navy in the span of less than 17 months from the delivery of the first P17A (Nilgiri) by M/s MDSL on 20 Dec 2024. Delivery of Mahendragiri showcases the design, shipbuilding, and engineering prowess of the nation, and reflects Navy’s unrelenting focus on Aatmanirbharta in both ship design and shipbuilding. With an indigenous content of 75%, the project has involved over 200 MSMEs at MDSL and has enabled employment generation of approximately 4,000 personnel directly and more than 10,000 personnel indirectly. ********** VM/SPS (Release ID: 2257237) Sixth Project 17A ship to be delived within 17 months of the lead ship " /> Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and fourth ship of the class built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Apr 2026 at MDSL, Mumbai. The delivery marks a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging challenges in the maritime domain. This state-of-the-art frigate reflects a quantum leap in naval design, stealth, firepower, automation, and survivability, and stands as an admirable symbol of Aatmanirbharta in warship building Designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and overseen by the Warship Overseeing Team (Mumbai), P17A frigates reflect a generational leap in indigenous ship design, stealth, survivability, and combat capability. Driven by the philosophy of Integrated Construction, the ship was built and delivered within envisaged timelines. P17A ships are fitted with an advanced weapon and sensor suite as compared to the P17 (Shivalik-class). These ships are configured with Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants, comprising a diesel engine and a gas turbine that drive a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) on each shaft, and a state-of-the-art Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The potent weapon and sensor suite comprises anti-surface, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare systems. Mahendragiri is the sixth P17A ship to be delivered to Indian Navy in the span of less than 17 months from the delivery of the first P17A (Nilgiri) by M/s MDSL on 20 Dec 2024. Delivery of  Mahendragiri showcases the design, shipbuilding, and engineering prowess of the nation, and reflects Navy’s unrelenting focus on Aatmanirbharta in both ship design and shipbuilding. With an indigenous content of 75%, the project has involved over 200 MSMEs at MDSL and has enabled employment generation of approximately 4,000 personnel directly and more than 10,000 personnel indirectly. <img alt="" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/Plaque7TRB.jpg" style="height:400px; width:600px" /> <img alt="" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/DeliveryDocumentS6TV.jpg" style="height:400px; width:600px" /> <img alt="" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/MahendragiriFiringZ6MH.PNG" style="height:400px; width:600px" /> <img alt="" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/PhotoofShipatSea6GJY.PNG" style="height:400px; width:600px" /> ********** VM/SPS          " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); 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