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INS Taragiri is the fourth Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigate delivered to the Indian Navy on November 28, 2025, by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, marking a key milestone in indigenous warship construction with 75% local content.
Key Facts
- Class and Builder: Fourth of seven Project 17A Nilgiri-class frigates; third built by MDL; reincarnation of earlier Leander-class INS Taragiri (1980-2013).
- Dimensions and Propulsion: 149m long, 17.8m beam, ~3,510-6,670 tons displacement; CODAG (Combined Diesel and Gas) system for up to 28-30 knots speed.
- Weapons Suite: BrahMos supersonic missiles (anti-surface), MRSAM/Barak-8 (anti-air, up to 100km), 76mm gun, CIWS (30mm/12.7mm/AK-630), TAL Shyena torpedoes, RBU-6000 ASW rockets.
- Sensors and Features: MF-STAR radar, advanced sonar (hull-mounted/towed array), integrated platform management system (IPMS), stealth design for reduced radar signature, helicopter hangar for 2 aircraft.
- Indigenization Impact: Involves 200+ MSMEs; creates ~4,000 direct and 10,000+ indirect jobs.
Significance
- INS Taragiri enhances multi-dimensional warfare capabilities (anti-surface, anti-air, anti-submarine) for maritime security, reflecting Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defense with generational advances in stealth, automation, and survivability.
- Its rapid delivery (fourth P17A ship in 11 months) boosts India's shipbuilding ecosystem and naval readiness amid regional challenges. Named after Uttarakhand's Taragiri hills, it symbolizes legacy and self-reliance.
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