INS Mahendragiri:The balance of naval power in the Indian Ocean Region is undergoing a rapid, high-tech transformation. In a major move to fortify its blue-water capabilities and deter rising maritime challenges, the Indian Navy is ready to officially induct its latest indigenous stealth warship. On July 11, 2026, the sixth Project 17A Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, named Mahendragiri (F38), will be commissioned into active service during a formal ceremony at the strategic eastern naval hub of Visakhapatnam.