Why in News?
The stealth frigate Taragiri is in the news because the Indian Navy is set to formally commission it on April 3, 2026, in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony will be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and marks a significant milestone in India's journey toward naval self-reliance.
Key Points
- Project 17A (Nilgiri-class): It is the fourth of seven advanced stealth frigates being built under this project.
- Builder: Constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai.
- Stealth Features: Designed with a significantly reduced Radar Cross-Section (RCS) and reduced infrared and acoustic signatures, allowing it to operate with high stealth.
- Indigenous Content: Over 75% of its components are indigenous, involving a supply chain of more than 200 Indian MSMEs.
- Specifications:
- Displacement: Approximately 6,670 tonnes.
- Speed: Capable of reaching speeds exceeding 28-30 knots.
- Propulsion: Uses a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) system.
- Weaponry & Sensors:
- Missiles: Armed with BrahMos supersonic surface-to-surface missiles and Barak-8 (MRSAM) air defence missiles.
- Guns: Features a 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) and 30mm rapid-fire guns for close-in defence.
- Anti-Submarine: Equipped with triple-tube torpedo launchers and RBU-6000 rocket launchers.
- Radar: Fitted with the MF-STAR multi-function digital radar.
- Mission Profile: Designed for multi-dimensional operations, including surface, air, and anti-submarine warfare, as well as Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).
- Legacy: Reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Taragiri (F41), a Leander-class frigate that served from 1980 to 2013.
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