Today's Headlines - 03 September 2023
Navy's stealth frigate Mahendragiri launched
GS Paper - 3 (Defence)
The seventh stealth frigate, under the Indian Navy's Project 17 A, Mahendragiri, was launched on 1 September 2023. Built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), the vessel was developed as part of the push towards the Aatmnirbhar Bharat idea.
More about the frigate
Mahendragiri, a technologically advanced warship stands as a symbol of India's determination to embrace its rich naval heritage, while propelling itself towards a future of indigenous defence capabilities.
Mahendragiri, named after a mountain peak in Eastern Ghats located in the state of Odisha, is the seventh ship of the Project 17A Frigates.
These warships are follow-ons of the Project 17 Class Frigates (Shivalik Class), with improved stealth features, advanced weapons and sensors, and platform management systems.
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Navy's stealth frigate Mahendragiri launched
GS Paper - 3 (Defence)
The seventh stealth frigate, under the Indian Navy's Project 17 A, Mahendragiri, was launched on 1 September 2023. Built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), the vessel was developed as part of the push towards the Aatmnirbhar Bharat idea.
More about the frigate
Mahendragiri, a technologically advanced warship stands as a symbol of India's determination to embrace its rich naval heritage, while propelling itself towards a future of indigenous defence capabilities.
Mahendragiri, named after a mountain peak in Eastern Ghats located in the state of Odisha, is the seventh ship of the Project 17A Frigates.
These warships are follow-ons of the Project 17 Class Frigates (Shivalik Class), with improved stealth features, advanced weapons and sensors, and platform management systems.
#upsc #news #headline #navy #stealth #frigate #mahendragiri #launched #defence #Indiannavy #mazagon #dock #shipbuilders #MDL #Aatmnirbharbharatidea #technologically #warship #navalheritage #easternghats #project #shivalikclass #weapons #sensors #systems