**Executive Summary**
The Indian Navy is scheduled to commission its fourth Project 17A class stealth frigate, *Taragiri* (F41), on 03 April 2026 at Visakhapatnam. The ceremony will be presided over by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, marking a milestone in India's pursuit of naval self-reliance. This 6,670-tonne vessel represents a significant advancement in indigenous engineering and maritime combat capability.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Design and Construction**
* Developed as the fourth platform of the Project 17A class and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.
* Features a sleeker design with a significantly reduced Radar Cross-Section to enhance stealth operations.
* Contains over 75 percent indigenous content, involving contributions from more than 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
**Technical and Propulsion Specifications**
* Powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plant.
* Designed for "High-Speed – High Endurance" versatility across multi-dimensional maritime operations.
**Weaponry and Combat Systems**
* Equipped with supersonic Surface-to-Surface Missiles and Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles.
* Features a specialized Anti-Submarine Warfare suite.
* Utilizes a state-of-the-art Combat Management System to integrate all weapon suites for precision responses.
**Operational Roles**
* Capable of executing high-intensity combat missions as a premier "hunter of the seas."
* Designed with a flexible mission profile to support Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and modern diplomacy.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Navy**
**Impact**
The Navy receives a combat-ready, stealth-capable platform that strengthens its frontline and enhances its role as a credible guardian of the "blue frontiers."
**Action Required**
Commission the vessel on 03 April 2026 and integrate the platform into active maritime operations and mission profiles.
**Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)**
**Impact**
Demonstrates the shipyard's sophisticated engineering capabilities and its ability to deliver generational leaps in naval design.
**Action Required**
Facilitate the commissioning ceremony and formal transition of the vessel to the Indian Navy.
**Domestic MSMEs and Industrial Ecosystem**
**Impact**
Over 200 MSMEs benefit from the GoI’s *Aatmanirbharta* (self-reliance) initiatives, supporting thousands of Indian jobs through the ship's 75% indigenous content.
**Action Required**
Continue providing industrial support and components to maintain the maturity of the domestic naval manufacturing ecosystem.
Key Entities Referenced
Taragiri (F41): The Indian Navy's latest stealth frigate and the fourth platform of the Project 17A class, designed for high-speed maritime operations and multi-dimensional warfare.
Project 17A class: The naval shipbuilding program under which the Taragiri stealth frigate was developed, featuring advanced stealth and indigenous engineering.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL): The Mumbai-based indigenous shipyard responsible for the construction of the frigate with over 75 percent indigenous content.
Rajnath Singh: The Raksha Mantri (Minister of Defence) who is scheduled to preside over the frigate's commissioning ceremony in Visakhapatnam.
Make in India: The national initiative focused on self-reliance and domestic manufacturing that served as the primary framework for the ship's development.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION ITS LATEST
STEALTH FRIGATE ‘TARAGIRI’
A New Vanguard of the Seas: Taragiri Set to Join the Indian
Navy’s Frontline
Posted On: 21 MAR 2026 1:21PM by PIB Delhi
In a ceremony that marks a defining moment for India’s maritime sovereignty, the Indian Navy is
preparing to commission its latest stealth Frigate, Taragiri (F41), on 03 Apr 2026. The ceremony at
Visakhapatnam, scheduled to be presided over by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, will
serve as a powerful testament to the nation’s journey toward becoming a completely self-reliant naval
power.
As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, Taragiri is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne
embodiment of the ‘Make in India’ spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of our indigenous
shipyards.
Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, this Frigate represents a generational
leap over earlier designs, offering a sleeker form and a significantly reduced Radar Cross-Section that
allows it to operate with lethal stealth. With indigenous content exceeding 75 percent, the ship highlights
the maturity of a domestic industrial ecosystem that now spans over 200 Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs), contributing the GoI’s Aatmanirbharta initiatives supports thousands of Indian
jobs.
Driven by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plant, Taragiri is designed for ‘High-Speed
– High Endurance’ versatility and multi-dimensional maritime operations. The ship’s weapon suite is
world-class, featuring supersonic Surface-to-Surface Missiles, Medium Range Surface-to-Air
Missiles, and a specialised Anti-Submarine Warfare suite. These systems are seamlessly integrated
through a state-of-the-art Combat Management System, ensuring that the crew can respond to threats with
split-second precision.
Beyond its role as a premier hunter of the seas, Taragiri is built for the complexities of modern diplomacy
and humanitarian crises. Its flexible mission profile makes it ideal for everything from high-intensity
combat to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).
The Indian Navy continues to grow as a combat-ready, cohesive, credible, Aatmanirbhar force,
safeguarding the seas for a Viksit, Samriddha Bharat guarded by ships designed by Indians, built by
Indians and operated by Indians. Taragiri stands ready for a promising future as a beacon of rising
maritime power and an ironclad guardian of our blue frontiers.***
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