India’s latest stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, will join the Navy in April 2026 at Visakhapatnam, presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The fourth Nilgiri-class P-17A frigate, Taragiri follows INS Nilgiri, Udaygiri, and Himgiri, forming the backbone of the Eastern Fleet. INS Mahendragiri is expected later in 2026. Displacing 6,700+ tonnes with 75% indigenous content, these frigates feature stealth design, modular construction, advanced sensors, and EW systems. Armed with BrahMos missiles, Barak-8 SAMs, naval guns, torpedoes, and supporting shipborne helicopters, they are multi-role combat platforms. The Indian Navy plans 15 new ships in 2026, including corvettes, survey vessels, and rescue ships, strengthening India’s maritime power in the Indian Ocean. INS Taragiri marks a major milestone in India’s naval modernization and defense self-reliance.

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