Indian Navy inducts advanced stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri with 75% indigenous content
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The Indian Navy inducted INS Mahendragiri, an advanced stealth frigate with 75% indigenous content, into its Eastern Fleet to bolster maritime security.
Background
INS Mahendragiri is the sixth ship of the Project 17A class commissioned since January 2025. It was constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and features advanced stealth technology and state-of-the-art weaponry.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TProject 17A: A class of stealth frigates designed for high-speed and advanced electronic warfare capabilities.
- BodyMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL): A prominent public sector shipyard under the Ministry of Defence.
- FactINS Mahendragiri features over 75% indigenous content as part of the 'Make in India' initiative.
- PostThe Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet is headquartered in Visakhapatnam.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the 'Make in India' initiative in the defence sector contributes to India's maritime security and strategic autonomy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign OEMs for critical stealth and propulsion technologies.
- Economic multiplier: Strengthening the domestic MSME ecosystem through integrated defence supply chain requirements.
- Maritime deterrence: Enhancing the 'Blue Economy' by securing Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs) against non-traditional threats.
Keywords: Atmanirbhar Bharat · Maritime Security · Strategic Autonomy · Defence Indigenisation · Project 17A
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