India’s MDL Launches Final Nilgiri-class P17A Frigate
Mahendragiri, the seventh Stealth Frigate of Project 17A.
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Indian Navy to induct remaining six Nilgiri-class Frigates by 2026 - Naval News
India’s Nilgiri-class frigates are poised to soon form the bulk of surface combatant inductions with six frigates set to be commissioned over the next year.

A follow-on order for the Project 17A Nilgiri-class frigates, called Project 17B, is also expected to occur with an expected order for eight ships split between two shipyards.
