DEFENCE
Weapons Systems
Indian Navy to Commission Indigenous Stealth Frigate 'INS Taragiri' in April
The Indian Navy is set to commission 'INS Taragiri', a state-of-the-art indigenous stealth frigate, on April 3, 2026.
The vessel is the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and was constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL).
The commissioning ceremony will be held in Visakhapatnam, presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Project 17A ships feature advanced stealth capabilities, improved signatures, and indigenous weapons systems.
Perspective: INS Taragiri enhances India's maritime security and self-reliance in naval manufacturing, fitting the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision.
The vessel is the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and was constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL).
The commissioning ceremony will be held in Visakhapatnam, presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Project 17A ships feature advanced stealth capabilities, improved signatures, and indigenous weapons systems.
Perspective: INS Taragiri enhances India's maritime security and self-reliance in naval manufacturing, fitting the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision.
Key Facts / Static GK
MDL Headquarters: Mumbai
Defence Minister: Rajnath Singh
Project 17A Lead Designer: Warship Design Bureau (WDB)
Defence Minister: Rajnath Singh
Project 17A Lead Designer: Warship Design Bureau (WDB)
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