In a landmark moment for India’s maritime ambitions, the Indian Navy is set to commission its newest stealth frigate, Taragiri (F41), on 3 April 2026 at Visakhapatnam. The ceremony, to be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, will underscore the nation’s accelerating march toward complete naval self-reliance.
Taragiri is the fourth state-of-the-art vessel in the Project 17A series and represents a major technological leap for indigenous warship design. Weighing 6,670 tonnes and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), the frigate incorporates a sleeker form and a significantly reduced radar cross-section, enhancing its stealth and survivability. With more than 75 percent indigenous components, the ship showcases India’s evolving defence manufacturing ecosystem, supported by over 200 MSMEs and thousands of skilled workers.
Equipped with a powerful Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system, Taragiri is built for high-speed, long-endurance missions across the spectrum of modern naval operations. Its weapons package includes supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, and a dedicated anti-submarine warfare suite, all integrated through an advanced Combat Management System that enables rapid and accurate threat response.
Beyond its combat role, the frigate’s versatile design allows it to undertake a range of missions including diplomacy-driven deployments and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations—an increasingly important responsibility in the Indian Ocean Region.
As the Navy continues its transformation into a combat-ready, cohesive and self-reliant force, Taragiri stands as both a symbol and a tool of India’s rising maritime power. Designed, built and soon to be operated entirely by Indians, the frigate reinforces the country’s commitment to safeguarding its maritime frontiers and advancing towards a Viksit, Samriddha Bharat.
Taragiri is the fourth state-of-the-art vessel in the Project 17A series and represents a major technological leap for indigenous warship design. Weighing 6,670 tonnes and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), the frigate incorporates a sleeker form and a significantly reduced radar cross-section, enhancing its stealth and survivability. With more than 75 percent indigenous components, the ship showcases India’s evolving defence manufacturing ecosystem, supported by over 200 MSMEs and thousands of skilled workers.
Equipped with a powerful Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system, Taragiri is built for high-speed, long-endurance missions across the spectrum of modern naval operations. Its weapons package includes supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, and a dedicated anti-submarine warfare suite, all integrated through an advanced Combat Management System that enables rapid and accurate threat response.
Beyond its combat role, the frigate’s versatile design allows it to undertake a range of missions including diplomacy-driven deployments and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations—an increasingly important responsibility in the Indian Ocean Region.
As the Navy continues its transformation into a combat-ready, cohesive and self-reliant force, Taragiri stands as both a symbol and a tool of India’s rising maritime power. Designed, built and soon to be operated entirely by Indians, the frigate reinforces the country’s commitment to safeguarding its maritime frontiers and advancing towards a Viksit, Samriddha Bharat.
