Rapid Fire
INS Taragiri
- 23 Mar 2026
- 3 min read
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 missiles, medium-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 Taragiri, INS Dunagiri, INS Vindhyagiri, and INS Mahendragiri.
- A 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 |
