India Launches Advanced Mahendragiri Warship to Counter China

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has launched the final Nilgiri-class P17A frigate, named Mahendragiri, as part of India's Project 17A. MDL has been instrumental in enhancing the country's defense capabilities and promoting indigenous manufacturing. Mahendragiri will join its sister ships for outfitting activities and equipment trials before delivery and commissioning. The Project 17A frigates are built with low-observability technologies and will be equipped with various weapons systems, including BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles.