Mahendragiri

Also known as

INS Mahendragiri
Yard 12654

Mahendragiri is Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders' fourth Project 17A stealth frigate, delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 April 2026 as the final MDL-built ship of the class and due to commission as INS Mahendragiri. The warship is documented with 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
Built by: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Type: Project 17A frigate
Service note: Delivered in 2026

naval frigate stealth air defense surface warfare

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 was delivered equipped with Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles.

Carried item

Item type

Carriage evidence

Barak-8, Medium- to long-range surface-to-air missile system, Air Defense

Surface-to-air missile system

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

Sources: TOI Mahendragiri Barak-8

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 April 2026 and due to be commissioned as INS Mahendragiri.
Used by: Indian Navy

Media

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: 2026-06-27 PIB Mahendragiri DeliveryPublisher: Press Information Bureau | Note: Supports Mahendragiri's 30 April 2026 delivery to the Indian Navy, final-ship status, and commissioning as INS Mahendragiri. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 GRSE 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: 2026-06-27 TOI Mahendragiri Barak-8Publisher: The Times of India | Note: Supports Mahendragiri's documented fit with Barak-8 and BrahMos missiles and the delivery context described in the article. | Accessed: 2026-06-27