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INS Taragiri

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March 24, 2026

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Why in News?

The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest stealth frigate INS Taragiri (F41) at Visakhapatnam.

  • It is an indigenously built stealth guided-missile frigate under Project 17A.
    • 4th ship of the Project 17A class.

In F41, F represents frigate classification, and a frigate is generally a Medium-sized warship. 

  • Built in – Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (Mumbai), a defense public sector unit.
  • Supported by - 200+ MSMEs and private sector players to achieve over 75% indigenous content.
  • Features –
    • Displacement – 6,670 tonnes.
    • Stealth Technology –
      • Advanced hull shaping + radar-absorbing materials
      • Low radar, infrared, and acoustic signatures
      • Reduced Radar Cross Section
      • Low radar, infrared, and acoustic signatures
    • Propulsion – CODOG (Combined Diesel or Gas) system
      • Diesel fuel efficiency
      • Gas turbine high speed
    • Automation – Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) that reduces crew workload.
    • Combat Capabilities – Missile Systems
      • Supersonic Surface-to-Surface Missiles
      • Medium-range Surface-to-Air Missiles
    • Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) – Advanced sonar & torpedo systems
    • Combat Management Integrated Combat Management System (CMS)
    • Network-Centric Warfare Real-time data sharing with naval & air assets
    • Helicopter Capability Operates multi-role helicopters (e.g., MH-60R).
  • Operational Roles
    • Multi-dimensional warfare (air, surface, sub-surface).
    • Blue-water naval operations.
    • Sea control & sea denial strategies.
    • Maritime security & surveillance.
    • Fleet escort missions.
    • Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).
  • Strategic Significance –
    • Enhances India’s presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
    • Secures Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs).
    • Strengthens Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.
    • Reflects expansion of India’s defence industrial ecosystem.
    • Supports India’s transition into a blue-water navy.

Quick Facts

  • Project 17A (P17A) – It involves the construction of 7 advanced guided-missile stealth frigates for the Indian Navy.
  • It is designed for superior combat capability and low detectability.
  • It is designed by the Directorate of Naval Design (DND).
  • Follow-on of Shivalik-class (Project 17).
  • Ships named after Indian mountain ranges (Taragiri, Nilgiri, Himgiri).

References

  1. PIB | INS TARAGIRI
  2. TOI | INS TARAGIRI

 

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