Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the formal commissioning ceremony of INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 11 July 2026, marking the warship's induction into the Indian Navy.
Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Defence, delivered his address at the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026, underlining the warship's role in India's maritime defence posture.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was joined by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and senior officials at the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026.
Rajnath Singh and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan jointly presided over the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri at Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026, a milestone for the Indian Navy's fleet expansion.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was present throughout the commissioning ceremony of INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 11 July 2026, as the warship was formally inducted into the Indian Navy.
Rajnath Singh inspected the Guard of Honour at the commissioning ceremony of INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026, a traditional naval protocol marking the warship's formal entry into service.
Rajnath Singh rendered a salute at the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026, with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan also present at the ceremony.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of Naval Staff, were both present as INS Mahendragiri was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan addressed the commissioning ceremony of INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 11 July 2026, speaking on the warship's strategic significance for India's maritime security.
The commissioning ceremony of INS Mahendragiri took place in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 11 July 2026, with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan in attendance alongside senior defence officials.
The formal commissioning of INS Mahendragiri at Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026 added a new naval warship to India's fleet, with Admiral Krishna Swaminathan representing the Indian Navy at the ceremony.
Rajnath Singh and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan were both present as INS Mahendragiri was formally inducted into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stood alongside Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan during the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026, marking a significant addition to India's naval strength.
Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Defence, was present as INS Mahendragiri was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 11 July 2026, strengthening India's maritime security capabilities.