India’s Powerful Frigate ship ‘INS Taragiri’

A new dimension has been added to India’s maritime prowess. The indigenously built warship, INS Taragiri, was commissioned into the Navy on April 3, 2026. INS Taragiri has been constructed under Project 17A. It is the fourth frigate under this project and the third warship built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited. More than 75% of the equipment used in this warship is indigenous—a significant step towards an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India).

Weighing 6,670 tons, INS Taragiri is an advanced stealth guided-missile frigate. Its stealth technology enables it to remain undetected by enemy surveillance while launching attacks. Taragiri is equipped with a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system, which provides it with the capability to operate at high speeds and cover long distances. This warship is also armed with advanced weaponry.

Key Features of the INS Taragiri Warship:

INS Taragiri is capable of achieving a speed of 52 kilometers per hour at sea. It is fitted with an AESA radar and an Indra LTR-25 L-Band surface-search radar. To detect submarines, it features a HUMSA-NG bow sonar system. This warship is also equipped with electronic warfare and decoy systems; specifically, it features the Ajanta EW suite and four Kavach decoy launchers.

In terms of weaponry, INS Taragiri possesses eight Vertical Launch System (VLS) cells, capable of deploying 32 Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles. Additionally, there are four VLS cells dedicated to anti-ship and land-attack missions, housing eight BrahMos supersonic missiles. INS Taragiri is further armed with a 76mm naval gun and two AK-630 Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS). For anti-submarine warfare operations, the vessel is equipped with two triple torpedo tubes (Varunastra) and two RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers, capable of firing 72 rockets simultaneously.

A distinctive feature of INS Taragiri is its sleek design, engineered to evade enemy radar detection. It is also capable of accommodating two HAL Dhruv helicopters. The induction of this warship—equipped with such advanced weaponry—has significantly bolstered India’s maritime capabilities.

Beyond its combat role, Taragiri has also been designed for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, thereby enhancing its utility in both peacetime and conflict scenarios. INS Taragiri serves not only to augment the Navy’s strength but also stands as a shining example of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India).

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