MDL delivers sixth Project‑17A stealth frigate ‘Mahendragiri’ to Indian Navy

What: Mazagon Dock delivered Mahendragiri (Y‑12654), the sixth Project 17A Nilgiri‑class stealth frigate; WDB completed design and delivered its 100th vessel.

Significance: Strengthens naval surface fleet, indigenous warship design and shipbuilding capability.

UPSC relevance: Defence indigenisation, naval capability development.

Practice Q: How does indigenously designed and built warship production contribute to strategic autonomy?