Exquisite Demonstration of Naval Strength and Self‑Reliance as Indian Navy Prepares to Commission INS Taragiri

Sleek indigenous stealth frigate built under Project 17A set to join Eastern Naval Command fleet, boosting maritime combat capability and reflecting India’s growing shipbuilding prowess

Visakhapatnam, 3 April 2026; The Indian Navy is set to commission its most advanced indigenous stealth frigate, INS Taragiri (F41), marking a major milestone in its ongoing modernisation and self‑reliance efforts. The vessel, constructed under the Project 17A (Nilgiri‑class) series, will formally join the Eastern Naval Command during a ceremony in Visakhapatnam. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is attending the event, underscoring the strategic importance of this induction.

Taragiri, displacing approximately 6,670 tonnes, embodies a significant leap in design and capability with more than 75 per cent indigenous content, reflecting the maturation of India’s domestic defence industrial base. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai, the frigate has been designed to achieve a reduced radar cross‑section and enhanced stealth performance, enabling superior operational effectiveness in contested maritime environments.

The stealth frigate is equipped with a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system, granting it the versatility to undertake long‑range, high‑speed missions. Its advanced sensor suite and weapons include supersonic surface‑to‑surface missiles, medium‑range surface‑to‑air systems, and anti‑submarine warfare capabilities, all integrated into a modern Combat Management System for rapid and precise threat response.

As the fourth ship of the Project 17A programme, Taragiri joins a class of vessels designed for multi‑mission roles, including maritime combat, surveillance, fleet support, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The frigate’s induction enhances the Indian Navy’s ability to safeguard maritime interests and contribute to regional security across the Indian Ocean Region.

Naval officials emphasise that Taragiri’s commissioning not only boosts combat readiness but also highlights the success of the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives in defence production, engaging more than 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the supply chain and sustaining thousands of jobs nationwide.