News: INS Taragiri (Yard 12653) was delivered to the Indian Navy at MDL, Mumbai.
About INS Taragiri
- INS Taragiri is the fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigates of the Indian Navy.
- New version: The new Taragiri is a reincarnation of erstwhile INS Taragiri, a Leander-class frigate.
- Bulit by: It is the third P17A frigate built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL), Mumbai.
- Designed by: Warship Design Bureau (WDB) of the Indian Navy.
- It is designed as a versatile, multi-mission platform capable of meeting present and future maritime challenges.
- Taragiri has an impressive 75% indigenous content, showcasing India’s expanding defence manufacturing ecosystem.
- Features:
- Propulsion and Platform System: Taragiri is powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion configuration. The system consists of both diesel engines and a gas turbine, allowing flexibility in speed and fuel efficiency.
- Each shaft is fitted with a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) for improved manoeuvrability.
- A state-of-the-art Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) ensures centralised and automated control of ship systems
- Weapons and sensor suite: The potent weapon and sensors suite comprises BrahMos SSM, MFSTAR and MRSAM complex, 76mm SRGM, and a combination of 30 mm and 12.7 mm close-in weapon systems, along with rockets and torpedoes for anti-submarine warfare.
About Project 17A
- Project 17A is an Indian Navy initiative to build seven advanced stealth frigates as successors to the Shivalik-class (Project 17).
- Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms, designed to address current and future challenges in the maritime domain.
- These frigates feature superior stealth characteristics, enhanced automation, advanced sensors, and modern weapon systems.
- Built by: Of the seven ships, four – Nilgiri, Udaygiri, Taragiri, and Mahendragiri – are being built by MDL, and three by GRSE (Himgiri, Dunagiri, and Vindhyagiri).
- Project 17A demonstrates India’s rising maritime strength and supports long-term security objectives in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The three frigates earlier delivered under the Project are –
