Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant milestone in India's naval capabilities. The warship, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, is an advanced stealth frigate under Project 17A of the Indian Navy.
The induction of Taragiri comes at a time when India's eastern seaboard is gaining strategic and maritime importance, driven by evolving regional security dynamics and India's deepening engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
Taragiri is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the 'Make in India' spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of Indian shipyards. With indigenous content exceeding 75 per cent, the ship highlights the maturity of a domestic industrial ecosystem that now spans over 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
The frigate is designed for 'High-Speed - High Endurance' versatility and multi-dimensional maritime operations, featuring a world-class weapon suite, including supersonic Surface-to-Surface Missiles, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles, and a specialised Anti-Submarine Warfare suite.
Taragiri is built for the complexities of modern diplomacy and humanitarian crises, with a flexible mission profile making it ideal for everything from high-intensity combat to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).
The Indian Navy continues to grow as a combat-ready, cohesive, credible, Aatmanirbhar force, safeguarding the seas for a Viksit, Samriddha Bharat guarded by ships designed by Indians, built by Indians and operated by Indians.
