Indian Navy to Commission Project 17A Frigate Mahendragiri

### Why in News? - The **Indian Navy** is set to commission **Mahendragiri (F38)** at Visakhapatnam on **July 11, 2026**. ### Key Details - Mahendragiri is the **sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate** to enter service. - It was built by **Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)** and incorporates a high share of indigenous systems and equipment. - Project 17A frigates are designed with improved **stealth, survivability and combat capability** compared with the earlier Shivalik-class frigates. ### Exam Connect - **Project 17A** → Indian Navy programme for advanced indigenous stealth frigates. - **MDL** → Defence shipyard under the Ministry of Defence.