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‘Mahendragiri’ joins Navy fleet

Warship INS Mahendragiri, a Nilgiri-class stealth guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, was commissioned at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam on Saturday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajnath Singh, who was the chief guest, said: “Keeping in view the changing strategic situation worldwide, the Indian Navy is on high alert.”

Observing that the war scenario would change completely in the future, Rajnath Singh said there would be challenges posed by drones and cyberattacks.

“India plans innovations to be technically stronger. Indian Navy is acquiring state-of-the-art warships to meet challenges, and Mahendragiri is one among them,” said the Defence Minister.

Read also: Cabinet okays establishment of NIA special court in Vizag

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This article is written by Senior Journalist Lakkoju Nagesh Babu
Team Yo! Vizag

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