The Indian Navy will commission its latest stealth frigate, Taragiri (F41), on 3 April at Visakhapatnam, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh scheduled to preside over the ceremony.
The warship is the fourth vessel under the Project 17A class of stealth frigates and has been constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.
With a displacement of 6,670 tonnes, Taragiri represents a continuation of India’s indigenous warship-building programme.
The vessel has over 75% indigenous content and has been built with contributions from more than 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), reflecting the expanding domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem.
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The ship incorporates an advanced stealth design with a reduced radar cross-section and improved hull form compared to earlier frigates, enhancing its survivability and operational capability in contested maritime environments.
Taragiri is powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system, designed to deliver both high speed and endurance, enabling sustained operations across multiple maritime roles.
Its weapon suite includes supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, and an anti-submarine warfare suite, all integrated through a combat management system for coordinated and rapid response to threats.
The frigate has been designed to undertake a wide range of missions, including high-intensity combat operations as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) roles.
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