Published: 27 November 2025PIB IndiaGeneral
Indian Navy Receives INS Taragiri — Fourth Nilgiri-Class Stealth Frigate Under Project 17A
The Indian Navy received INS Taragiri on November 28, 2025 at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. It is the fourth Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) indigenous advanced stealth frigate and represents a major milestone in self-reliance in warship design and construction.
Key facts: built in 81 months (vs 93 months for the first ship INS Nilgiri), features 75% indigenous content, involved over 200 MSMEs, generated approximately 4,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs. The frigate is equipped with BrahMos missiles, MFSTAR radar, and CODOG propulsion plants. It is named after a former Leander-class frigate that served from 1980-2013. The ship is scheduled for commissioning on April 3, 2026 at Visakhapatnam. The remaining three P-17A ships are planned for delivery by August 2026.
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What is the key development in '**Indian Navy Receives INS Taragiri — Fourth Nilgiri-Class Stealth Friga**'?
INS Taragiri is the fourth Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) indigenous advanced stealth frigate, received by the Indian Navy on November 28, 2025 at MDL Mumbai
When did the major event related to **Indian Navy Receives INS Taragiri — Fourth** take place?
The key event took place on **November 28, 2025**. Built in 81 months (vs 93 months for first ship INS Nilgiri), features **75%** indigenous content, involved over 200 MSMEs
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Generated approximately 4,000 direct and **10,000** indirect jobs
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Key statistics: **75%** — Equipped with BrahMos missiles, MFSTAR radar, and CODOG propulsion plants
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This topic is significant for **RAS/UPSC** exams under the **National** section. Key exam-relevant point: Remaining three P-17A ships planned for delivery by August 2026
