India, Nov. 29 -- Taragiri (Yard 12653), the fourth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) andthe third built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on28 Nov 2025 at MDL, Mumbai, marking a major milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms, designed to address current and future challenges in the maritime domain.
Taragiriis a reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Taragiri, a Leander-class frigate that was part of the Indian Naval fleet from 16 May 1980 to 27 Jun 2013,rendering 33 years of glorious service to the nation. This state-of-the-art frigate reflects a quantum leap in naval design, stealth, firepower, automation and su...