Visakhapatnam, June 22 -- In a boost to India's maritime capabilities, INS Nilgiri -- the lead ship of the indigenously designed Project 17A class of stealth frigates -- formally joined the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) on Sunday, arriving at its new home port of Visakhapatnam.

According to the release, the state-of-the-art warship, constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, was accorded a traditional welcome upon her arrival in the "City of Destiny."

The addition of INS Nilgiri strengthens the Eastern Fleet--also known as the Eastern Sword or Sunrise Fleet--a key arm of India's naval presence on the eastern seaboard.

Driven by the motto "Adrish Yabalam, Ajeya Shauryam" (Invisible Strength, Invincible Valour), the ...