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India's Stealth Frigate 'Taragiri' Joins Naval Fleet
21 Mar
Summary
- The stealth frigate 'Taragiri' will be commissioned on April 3.
- It is the fourth ship of the Project 17A class.
- The frigate boasts indigenous content exceeding 75 percent.
The Indian Navy is preparing to commission its latest stealth frigate, 'Taragiri' (F41), on April 3 in Visakhapatnam. This ceremony will highlight India's growing self-reliance in naval power.
'Taragiri', the fourth vessel of the Project 17A class, is a 6,670-tonne warship designed with advanced stealth capabilities and a reduced radar cross-section. It is equipped with a world-class weapon suite, including supersonic surface-to-surface missiles and specialized anti-submarine warfare systems, all integrated by a state-of-the-art Combat Management System.
Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL), Mumbai, 'Taragiri' boasts indigenous content exceeding 75 percent, supporting over 200 MSMEs and thousands of Indian jobs. Its flexible mission profile allows for operations ranging from high-intensity combat to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, marking a generational leap in warship design and construction.
