The Indian Navy has officially inducted INS Mahendragiri (F38), which is the sixth stealth frigate developed under Project 17A for versatile combat roles. This warship is equipped with sophisticated stealth features, modern weaponry, advanced sensors, electronic warfare suites, and guided missiles. Designed for a variety of tasks, the vessel performs anti-air, anti-submarine, and anti-surface operations, alongside maritime security and rescue duties. Notably, more than 75% of the ship's components are manufactured domestically.