- Overview: INS Mahendragiri, the seventh and final stealth frigate built under the ambitious Project 17A (Nilgiri-class), has been formally commissioned into the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam.
- Key Points:
- Advanced Stealth Features: Built with cutting-edge radar-absorbent materials and a unique hull design, making it extremely difficult for enemy radars to detect.
- Lethal Firepower: Equipped with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile for attacking ships and the Barak-8 LR-SAM for defending against aerial threats.
- Boost to MSMEs: Over 75% of the ship’s components were sourced from domestic Indian MSMEs, proving the success of the ‘Make in India’ initiative in defense.
- Strategic Deployment: The ship will play a key role in protecting India’s trade routes and maintaining security in the Bay of Bengal and the Malacca Strait.
- Defense Exam Relevance: Important for NDA/CDS (Naval Ships)
- Source Link: Indian Navy Official Website
- Q2. Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) ships of the Indian Navy are best categorized as:
- A) Nuclear-powered submarines
- B) Guided-missile stealth frigates
- C) Amphibious transport docks
- D) Fleet replenishment tankers
