Which organization played a pivotal role in designing the Project 17A warships, including India's latest warship Mahendragiri, showcasing the country's commitment to self-reliance?

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·      India ’ s latest warship, Mahendragiri , will be launched by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar ’ s wife Sudesh Dhankar at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai on September 1 , t . ·      The India - made vessel is the last of the seven warships of the Nilgiri - class stealth frigates under Project 17 A . ·      Project 17A ships have been designed in - house by the Indian Navy ’ s Warship Design Bureau, the pioneer organisation for all warship design activities . ·      Aligning with the country ’ s resolute commitment to ‘ Aatma Nirbharata ‘ , a substantial 75 % of the orders for equipment and systems of Project 17A ships have been ordered from indigenous firms , including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises ( MSMEs ). ·      The launch of Mahendragiri is an apt testament to the incredible progress our Nation has made in building a self - reliant naval force . INDIA ’ S LATEST WARSHIP MAHENDRAGIRI Ø  Mahendragiri is the seventh and last stealth vessel of Project 17A . Ø  Six Nilgiri - class warships have been launched so far . Ø  All Nilgiri - class ships are set to be commissioned between 2025 and 2027 . Ø  All warships under Project 17A are currently in different stages of construction . They are expected to be delivered to the Navy between 2024 - 26 . Ø  Project 17A is a follow - up to Project 17 ( Shivalik class ) , with improved stealth features, advanced weapons and sensors, and platform management systems .