Ministry of Defence press release · 21 March 2026 · pibtracker filter

INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION ITS LATEST STEALTH FRIGATE ‘TARAGIRI’

PRID2243301 MinistryMinistry of Defence Released21 March 2026 Reading9 min

A New Vanguard of the Seas: Taragiri Set to Join the Indian Navy’s Frontline Posted On: 21 MAR 2026 1:21PM by PIB Delhi In a ceremony that marks a defining moment for India’s maritime sovereignty, the Indian Navy is preparing to commission its latest stealth Frigate, Taragiri (F41), on 03 Apr 2026. The ceremony at Visakhapatnam, scheduled to be presided over by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh , will serve as a powerful testament to the nation’s journey toward becoming a completely self-reliant naval power. As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class , Taragiri is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the ‘Make in India’ spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of our indigenous shipyards. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, this Frigate represents a generational leap over earlier designs, offering a sleeker form and a significantly reduced Radar Cross-Section that allows it to operate with lethal stealth. With indigenous content exceeding 75 percent, the ship highlights the maturity of a domestic industrial ecosystem that now spans over 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), contributing the GoI’s Aatmanirbharta initiatives supports thousands of Indian jobs. Driven by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plant, Taragiri is designed for ‘High-Speed – High Endurance’ versatility and multi-dimensional maritime operations. The ship’s weapon suite is world-class, featuring supersonic Surface-to-Surface Missiles, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles, and a specialised Anti-Submarine Warfare suite. These systems are seamlessly integrated through a state-of-the-art Combat Management System, ensuring that the crew can respond to threats with split-second precision. Beyond its role as a premier hunter of the seas, Taragiri is built for the complexities of modern diplomacy and humanitarian crises. Its flexible mission profile makes 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. Taragiri stands ready for a promising future as a beacon of rising maritime power and an ironclad guardian of our blue frontiers. *** VM/SPS 51/26 (Release ID: 2243301) Visitor Counter : 8625 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Punjabi , Telugu Ministry of Defence INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION ITS LATEST STEALTH FRIGATE ‘TARAGIRI’ A New Vanguard of the Seas: Taragiri Set to Join the Indian Navy’s Frontline Posted On: 21 MAR 2026 1:21PM by PIB Delhi In a ceremony that marks a defining moment for India’s maritime sovereignty, the Indian Navy is preparing to commission its latest stealth Frigate, Taragiri (F41), on 03 Apr 2026. The ceremony at Visakhapatnam, scheduled to be presided over by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh , will serve as a powerful testament to the nation’s journey toward becoming a completely self-reliant naval power. As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class , Taragiri is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the ‘Make in India’ spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of our indigenous shipyards. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, this Frigate represents a generational leap over earlier designs, offering a sleeker form and a significantly reduced Radar Cross-Section that allows it to operate with lethal stealth. With indigenous content exceeding 75 percent, the ship highlights the maturity of a domestic industrial ecosystem that now spans over 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), contributing the GoI’s Aatmanirbharta initiatives supports thousands of Indian jobs. Driven by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plant, Taragiri is designed for ‘High-Speed – High Endurance’ versatility and multi-dimensional maritime operations. The ship’s weapon suite is world-class, featuring supersonic Surface-to-Surface Missiles, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles, and a specialised Anti-Submarine Warfare suite. These systems are seamlessly integrated through a state-of-the-art Combat Management System, ensuring that the crew can respond to threats with split-second precision. Beyond its role as a premier hunter of the seas, Taragiri is built for the complexities of modern diplomacy and humanitarian crises. Its flexible mission profile makes 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. Taragiri stands ready for a promising future as a beacon of rising maritime power and an ironclad guardian of our blue frontiers. *** VM/SPS 51/26 (Release ID: 2243301) A New Vanguard of the Seas: Taragiri Set to Join the Indian Navy’s Frontline " /> In a ceremony that marks a defining moment for India’s maritime sovereignty, the Indian Navy is preparing to commission its latest stealth Frigate, Taragiri (F41), on 03 Apr 2026. The ceremony at Visakhapatnam, scheduled to be presided over by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, will serve as a powerful testament to the nation’s journey toward becoming a completely self-reliant naval power. As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, Taragiri is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the ‘Make in India’ spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of our indigenous shipyards. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, this Frigate represents a generational leap over earlier designs, offering a sleeker form and a significantly reduced Radar Cross-Section that allows it to operate with lethal stealth. With indigenous content exceeding 75 percent, the ship highlights the maturity of a domestic industrial ecosystem that now spans over 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), contributing the GoI’s Aatmanirbharta initiatives supports thousands of Indian jobs. Driven by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plant, Taragiri is designed for ‘High-Speed – High Endurance’ versatility and multi-dimensional maritime operations. The ship’s weapon suite is world-class, featuring supersonic Surface-to-Surface Missiles, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles, and a specialised Anti-Submarine Warfare suite. These systems are seamlessly integrated through a state-of-the-art Combat Management System, ensuring that the crew can respond to threats with split-second precision. Beyond its role as a premier hunter of the seas, Taragiri is built for the complexities of modern diplomacy and humanitarian crises. Its flexible mission profile makes 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. Taragiri stands ready for a promising future as a beacon of rising maritime power and an ironclad guardian of our blue frontiers. <img alt="" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/Pic(1)(1)VGXW.jpeg" style="height:401px; width:601px" /> <img alt="" src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/Pic(2)(1)DSTX.jpeg" style="height:401px; width:601px" /> *** VM/SPS                                                                                                     51/26 " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; 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