Naval Systems

Mahendragiri

Also known as
  • INS Mahendragiri
  • Yard 12654
  • P17A Mahendragiri
  • Nilgiri-class Mahendragiri

Mahendragiri is a Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Project 17A / Nilgiri-class stealth frigate delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 April 2026 after a 2022 keel laying and 2023 launch. The Warship Design Bureau-designed ship is documented with CODOG propulsion, an integrated platform-management system, and a combat fit that includes Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles and BrahMos cruise missiles.

Mahendragiri, Project 17A frigate, Naval Systems
Image source: PIB Mahendragiri Launch
Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
India
Type
Project 17A frigate
Service note
Delivered in 2026
Designer
Indian Navy Warship Design Bureau
Produced
Keel laid 28 June 2022; launched 1 September 2023; delivered 30 April 2026.

Specifications

Yard number
12654
Displacement
Over 6,670 tonnes
Length
149 m
Speed
Over 28 knots
Propulsion
CODOG propulsion
Armament
Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles and BrahMos cruise missiles
Carried Missiles

Mahendragiri's documented missile fit combines fleet air-defence and surface-strike weapons carried by the Project 17A frigate.

Carried itemItem typeCarriage evidence
Barak-8, Medium- to long-range surface-to-air missile system, Air DefenseBarak-8Surface-to-air missile system

The Times of India says Mahendragiri was delivered equipped with Barak-8 missiles.

Sources: TOI Mahendragiri Missile Fit

BrahMos, Supersonic anti-ship and land-attack cruise missile, MunitionsBrahMosAnti-ship and land-attack cruise missile

The Times of India says Mahendragiri was delivered equipped with BrahMos missiles.

Sources: TOI Mahendragiri Missile Fit

Project 17A Design Context

Mahendragiri is documented as more than a carried-missile platform: official Project 17A coverage describes a multi-mission frigate built around reduced-signature design, automation, and anti-surface, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare systems.

Design authority

The Indian Navy Warship Design Bureau designed the Project 17A ships, with Mahendragiri overseen by the Warship Overseeing Team in Mumbai.

Construction method

PIB describes Integrated Construction for Mahendragiri, with hull blocks built and outfitted in parallel before integration on the MDL slipway.

Mission fit

The class-level public description identifies CODOG propulsion, controllable-pitch propellers, IPMS automation, and anti-surface, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare systems.

Sources: PIB Mahendragiri Launch Ceremony; PIB Mahendragiri Delivery.

Timeline

Mahendragiri Key Events

  1. Production begins for Yard 12654

    Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders lists commencement of production work for Project 17A Yard 12654 on 22 January 2020.

    Sources: MDL Project 17A Event Index

  2. Keel laid at MDL

    Mahendragiri's keel was laid on 28 June 2022 before integration and erection on the MDL slipway.

    Sources: PIB Mahendragiri Launch Ceremony, MDL Mahendragiri Keel Event

  3. Launched in Mumbai

    Mahendragiri was launched at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai as the seventh Project 17A frigate and fourth MDL-built ship of the class.

    Sources: PIB Mahendragiri Launch

  4. Delivered to the Indian Navy

    Mahendragiri was delivered to the Indian Navy at MDSL, Mumbai as Yard 12654, the sixth delivered Nilgiri-class / Project 17A ship and fourth MDL-built ship of the class.

    Sources: PIB Mahendragiri Delivery, MDL Mahendragiri Delivery

Media

Mahendragiri Videos

Mahendragiri Images

Mahendragiri, Project 17A frigate, Naval Systems - view 1
Source: PIB Mahendragiri Launch
Mahendragiri, Project 17A frigate, Naval Systems - view 2
Source: PIB Mahendragiri Launch
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Sources

PIB Mahendragiri LaunchPublisher: Press Information Bureau | Note: Supports Mahendragiri's launch, yard number 12654, MDL builder context, and the launch photos used for the detail-page gallery. | Accessed: 2026-07-02PIB Mahendragiri Launch CeremonyPublisher: Press Information Bureau | Note: Supports Mahendragiri's 1 September 2023 launch ceremony, seventh Project 17A and fourth MDL-built context, keel date, Integrated Construction method, Warship Design Bureau design, MDL/GRSE class split, and indigenous-order context. | Accessed: 2026-07-02PIB Mahendragiri DeliveryPublisher: Press Information Bureau | Note: Supports Mahendragiri's 30 April 2026 delivery to the Indian Navy at MDSL, Mumbai; Yard 12654 identity; sixth delivered Project 17A and fourth MDSL-built status; WDB design; Integrated Construction; CODOG/IPMS class configuration; 75 percent indigenous content; and MSME/employment context. | Accessed: 2026-07-02GRSE Project 17A Class SpecsPublisher: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited | Note: Supports Project 17A class specifications, including the 149 metre length, over 6,670 tonne displacement, CODOG propulsion, over 28 knot speed, and class-level project context. | Accessed: 2026-07-02TOI Mahendragiri Missile FitPublisher: The Times of India | Note: Supports Mahendragiri's documented Project 17A missile fit with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Barak-8 long-range surface-to-air missiles. | Accessed: 2026-07-02MDL Mahendragiri DeliveryPublisher: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited | Note: Supports 30 April 2026 delivery to the Indian Navy, subsequent commissioning as INS Mahendragiri, and MDL's description of Mahendragiri as the last Project 17A ship being built at MDL. | Accessed: 2026-07-02MDL Mahendragiri Keel EventPublisher: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited | Note: Supports MDL event-gallery record for Mahendragiri Yard 12654 keel laying on 28 June 2022. | Accessed: 2026-07-02MDL Project 17A Event IndexPublisher: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited | Note: Supports MDL event-index listing for commencement of production work on Project 17A Yard 12654 on 22 January 2020. | Accessed: 2026-07-02