Rajnath Singh Inspects INS Taragiri In Visakhapatnam
3 April 2026 4:52 PM IST3 April 2026 4:52 PM IST
Singh described the commissioning as a step to "strengthen our Navy's power, values, and commitment
Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh takes part in commissioning of the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Taragiri, at Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on Friday. (Photo: P Narasimha Murthy)
Visakhapatnam: Indian Navy on Friday inducted INS Taragiri, the fourth stealth frigate of the Project 17A class, into its Eastern Fleet at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh.
Designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders, this 6,670-tonne vessel is equipped to take multi-role operations. It incorporates advanced stealth features to minimise its radar signature.
With over 75 per cent indigenous content, the frigate showcases India's growing capabilities in warship construction, supported by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajnath Singh described INS Taragiri as a symbol of India’s technological prowess, self-reliance, and naval strength. He highlighted its capability for high-speed operations and extended deployments. The warship is equipped with modern radar, sonar, and missile systems, including BrahMos and surface-to-air missiles.
INS Taragiri is designed for a wide array of roles, from combat and maritime security to anti-piracy, coastal surveillance, and humanitarian missions. Highlighting the importance of maritime security, the Defence minister pointed out that India’s development is closely linked to its seas, with 95 per cent of trade conducted via maritime routes. He underscored the Navy’s role in safeguarding commercial vessels and oil tankers in the Indian Ocean Region.
Rajnath Singh stressed the need to protect critical maritime infrastructure, such as undersea data cables. He reiterated the government's commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He cited the increase in defence exports by both the public and private sector undertakings as evidence of progress.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi pointed to the growing complexities in the Indian Ocean Region due to geopolitical shifts and emerging technologies. He reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment to being a combat-ready, credible, cohesive, and future-ready force.
Those present on the occasion included Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, and INS Taragiri's Commanding Officer Captain Hemanth Gopal, apart from officers, veterans, and their families.
According to Indian Navy officials, the induction of INS Taragiri is expected to enhance India’s ability to address both conventional and non-conventional maritime challenges.
With over 75 per cent indigenous content, the frigate showcases India's growing capabilities in warship construction, supported by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajnath Singh described INS Taragiri as a symbol of India’s technological prowess, self-reliance, and naval strength. He highlighted its capability for high-speed operations and extended deployments. The warship is equipped with modern radar, sonar, and missile systems, including BrahMos and surface-to-air missiles.
INS Taragiri is designed for a wide array of roles, from combat and maritime security to anti-piracy, coastal surveillance, and humanitarian missions. Highlighting the importance of maritime security, the Defence minister pointed out that India’s development is closely linked to its seas, with 95 per cent of trade conducted via maritime routes. He underscored the Navy’s role in safeguarding commercial vessels and oil tankers in the Indian Ocean Region.
Rajnath Singh stressed the need to protect critical maritime infrastructure, such as undersea data cables. He reiterated the government's commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He cited the increase in defence exports by both the public and private sector undertakings as evidence of progress.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi pointed to the growing complexities in the Indian Ocean Region due to geopolitical shifts and emerging technologies. He reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment to being a combat-ready, credible, cohesive, and future-ready force.
Those present on the occasion included Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, and INS Taragiri's Commanding Officer Captain Hemanth Gopal, apart from officers, veterans, and their families.
According to Indian Navy officials, the induction of INS Taragiri is expected to enhance India’s ability to address both conventional and non-conventional maritime challenges.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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