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The Indian Navy has received the ‘Taragiri’, its third stealth frigate under Project 17A. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL), this warship represents a significant advancement in indigenous naval design and construction, boasting enhanced stealth, firepower, and survivability. The ‘Taragiri’ is the fourth P17A ship delivered in the last 11 months, with three more expected by August 2026. It’s a multi-mission platform equipped with advanced weaponry and sensors, contributing to India’s self-reliance in naval defense and involving numerous MSMEs and generating employment. It is also named as the reincarnation of Leander-class frigate INS Taragiri.
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Indian Navy Strengthens Fleet with Delivery of Indigenous Stealth Frigate ‘Taragiri’
New Delhi – November 29, 2025 – The Indian Navy has taken delivery of the ‘Taragiri’, a state-of-the-art stealth frigate, marking a major milestone in India’s quest for self-reliance in warship design and construction. The ‘Taragiri’, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai, is the third stealth frigate under the Navy’s Project 17A and the fourth of the Nilgiri-class ships overall.
“This frigate reflects a quantum leap in naval design, stealth, firepower, automation and survivability,” a Navy spokesperson said, emphasizing the vessel’s role as a symbol of ‘aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in warship building.
The ‘Taragiri’ is equipped with a formidable arsenal, including BrahMos missiles, MFSTAR radar, MRSAM (medium-range surface-to-air missile) complex, and close-in weapon systems. As a multi-mission platform, it is designed to address both current and future maritime challenges.
The delivery of ‘Taragiri’ marks the fourth P17A ship received by the Indian Navy in the last 11 months. With construction time reduced to 81 months thanks to lessons learned from earlier builds, the Navy plans to induct the remaining three Project 17A ships by August 2026. These remaining three ships are under development by MDL and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE).
The new ‘Taragiri’ is named after the former INS Taragiri, a Leander-class frigate which served the nation from 1980 to 2013.
The P17A project emphasizes indigenous content, with 75% of components manufactured in India. The project has also significantly boosted the domestic economy, involving over 200 MSMEs and generating employment for thousands. The project has enabled employment generation of approximately 4,000 personnel directly and more than 10,000 personnel indirectly. The Indian Navy highlights that delivery of the ‘Taragiri’ showcases the design, ship construction and engineering prowess of the nation.
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