INS Taragiri: The stealth frigate INS Taragiri will be commissioned on April 3, 2026, in Visakhapatnam, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to attend the event. This ship is part of India’s push to become more self-reliant in defence and to build more of its own military platforms inside the country.
Taragiri is the fourth ship in the Nilgiri-class under Project 17A. It is also the third ship in this class built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd in Mumbai. The Navy took delivery of the ship on November 28, 2025, which was seen as another big step for Indian warship building.
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Taragiri: Features
This is not just another ship. Taragiri is a large 6,670-tonne stealth frigate made for modern sea warfare. The ship has a cleaner and smarter design than older warships, and it has a reduced radar signature, which means it is harder for the enemy to detect. That is why it is called a stealth frigate. Officials have described it as a major jump in design, survivability, automation, and combat power.
The ship runs on a Combined Diesel or Gas, or CODOG, propulsion system. This helps it move fast and also stay at sea for long missions. The Navy says Taragiri is built for different kinds of operations and can work in many difficult situations at sea.
Its weapons are one of the biggest reasons it is getting attention. The ship carries a strong weapon package that includes supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, and special anti-submarine warfare systems. All of these are linked through a modern Combat Management System so the crew can react very quickly if danger appears.
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Make in India
Taragiri also matters because it was built mostly with Indian parts and Indian work. The ship has more than 75% indigenous content, which shows how much India’s defence industry has grown. More than 200 MSMEs helped in building it, and this has supported many jobs across the country. That is why the ship is being seen as a strong example of “Make in India” and “aatmanirbharta” in defence production.
The Navy also says Taragiri is not meant only for war. It can also be used during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief work.
