INS Taragiri Commissioned, Boosts India’s Naval Power with 75% Indigenous Content
Designed by the Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited with support from MSMEs, the warship has a displacement of approximately 6,670 tonnes and features over 75% indigenous content, reflecting the country’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Stealth frigate strengthens maritime security, reflects growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing
Visakhapatnam: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned INS Taragiri, a stealth frigate of the Project 17A class, into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam, marking a significant addition to India’s maritime capabilities.
Designed by the Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited with support from MSMEs, the warship has a displacement of approximately 6,670 tonnes and features over 75% indigenous content, reflecting the country’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Speaking at the event, Rajnath Singh said INS Taragiri is a symbol of India’s technological prowess and naval strength, capable of high-speed deployment and sustained operations at sea. He noted that the ship is equipped with advanced radar, sonar, and missile systems, including BrahMos and surface-to-air missiles, enabling it to undertake missions ranging from high-intensity combat to anti-piracy operations, coastal surveillance, and humanitarian assistance.
The Defence Minister emphasised that India’s economic and energy security is closely linked to maritime routes, with nearly 95% of trade conducted via the seas. He highlighted the need to safeguard critical sea lanes, choke points, and undersea digital infrastructure in an increasingly complex global security environment.
Rajnath Singh added that the Indian Navy maintains a continuous presence across the Indian Ocean region to ensure the safety of commercial vessels and protect national interests, reinforcing India’s position as a responsible maritime power.
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi said INS Taragiri carries forward the legacy of the earlier Leander-class frigate commissioned in 1980 and underlined the Navy’s commitment to remaining a combat-ready and future-ready force amid evolving maritime challenges.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, along with other senior officials.
INS Taragiri, equipped with combined diesel or gas propulsion and advanced integrated platform management systems, represents a new generation of stealth warships with reduced radar signature and enhanced operational capability. With contributions from over 200 MSMEs, the platform underscores the depth of India’s domestic defence industrial ecosystem and its push towards self-reliance.
The warship will join the Eastern Fleet, strengthening India’s operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific and enhancing its capability to deter threats while ensuring regional stability.
