INS Mahendragiri: India’s New Stealth Frigate
The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri was launched today at the GRSE shipyard in Visakhapatnam. The frigate is the third of the P17A Talwar-class frigates being built for the Indian Navy.
The INS Mahendragiri is a 4,000-ton stealth frigate armed with a variety of weapons, including surface-to-surface missiles, anti-submarine missiles, and guns. It is also equipped with a state-of-the-art radar and sonar system.
The frigate is named after Mahendragiri, a mountain range in the Eastern Ghats. It is the third ship of the Indian Navy to be named after the mountain range.
The launch of the INS Mahendragiri is a major milestone for the Indian Navy. It is the first of the P17A Talwar-class frigates to be launched in India. The other two frigates in the class, INS Shivalik and INS Tarkash, were built in Russia.
The INS Mahendragiri is expected to be commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2025. It will be based at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam.
The launch of the INS Mahendragiri is a sign of the Indian Navy’s growing capabilities. It is also a testament to the country’s shipbuilding industry. The Indian Navy is expected to induct more warships in the coming years, as it seeks to modernize its fleet.
The launch of the INS Mahendragiri was attended by a number of dignitaries, including the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar. He said that the frigate is a “major addition” to the Indian Navy’s fleet. He also said that the frigate will “play a significant role” in the country’s maritime security.
The launch of the INS Mahendragiri is a welcome development for the Indian Navy. It is a sign of the country’s growing naval power and its commitment to maritime security.
