INS Mahendragiri Commissioned as Future Naval Acquisition Plans Hang in the Balance
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Shafaqna India: The Indian Navy inducted INS Mahendragiri, its sixth advanced stealth frigate, on Saturday, even as questions continue to be raised over its long-term acquisition plans and its targ
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Shafaqna India: The Indian Navy inducted INS Mahendragiri, its sixth advanced stealth frigate, on Saturday, even as questions continue to be raised over its long-term acquisition plans and its target of expanding the fleet to around 200 warships by 2035. At the centre of the debate is the proposed acquisition of eight Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs)
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