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INS Taragiri

  • 23 Mar 2026
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Source: TOI 

The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Taragiri, a Project 17A stealth frigate, boosting maritime deterrence and indigenous shipbuilding. It is the 4th stealth frigate under Project 17A with improved stealth features, weapons, and sensors.  

INS Taragiri 

  • Indigenous Prowess: Boasting over 75% indigenous content, the ship is a product of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) and involves a supply chain of over 200 MSMEs, aligning with the Aatmanirbharta in Defence initiative. 
  • Stealth and Design: Features a reduced radar cross-section (RCS) and a sleeker hull form, offering "lethal stealth" to evade detection during multi-dimensional maritime operations. 
  • Weaponry & Combat: Equipped with supersonic surface-to-surface missilesmedium-range surface-to-air missiles, and a specialized anti-submarine warfare (ASW) suite, all integrated via a modern Combat Management System (CMS). 
  • Propulsion: Utilizes a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plant, designed for high-speed and high-endurance versatility. 
  • Strategic Role: Beyond combat, its flexible mission profile includes Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and naval diplomacy, serving as a counter to the growing Chinese naval presence and regional instabilities. 

Project 17A 

  • It is an Indian Navy initiative to construct seven advanced stealth guided-missile frigates.  
    • It comprises frigates, all named after prominent mountain ranges in India i.e., INS Nilgiri, INS Himgiri, INS Udaygiri, INS TaragiriINS Dunagiri, INS Vindhyagiri, and INS Mahendragiri. 
    • frigate is a versatile, medium-sized warship designed for high speed and maneuverability 
  • It is primarily used for escorting larger vessels (like aircraft carriers or merchant convoys) and conducting operations in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-air warfare (AAW), and anti-surface warfare (ASuW). 
Read More: Project 17A: INS Himgiri & INS Udaygiri 
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