India Inducts INS Mahendragiri - Fourth Stealth Frigate Under Project 17A

India has strengthened its maritime capabilities with the induction of INS Mahendragiri, the fourth stealth frigate under Project 17A. This is a major milestone in India's naval self-reliance mission.

Background: Project 17A is India's ambitious programme to build advanced stealth frigates indigenously. These ships are designed to be harder to detect by enemy radar. The programme is a key part of India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defence.

Why in News: INS Mahendragiri has been officially inducted into the Indian Navy as the fourth ship under Project 17A making it a significant addition to India's growing naval strength.

Key Points to Remember:

• Ship Name: INS Mahendragiri
• Type: Stealth Frigate
• Project: Project 17A
• Position: 4th ship under Project 17A
• Named after: Mahendragiri peak in Odisha
• Induction into: Indian Navy
• India's Navy Day: 4 December
• Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
• Project 17A ships are built by: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL), Mumbai and GRSE, Kolkata
• Significance: Strengthens India's maritime security and Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission

Related Static GK:

• India's first aircraft carrier: INS Vikrant (commissioned 2022)
• India's coastline length: 7516 km
• Ministry: Ministry of Defence