Indigenously built stealth frigate INS Taragiri commissioned into Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam

INS Taragiri, India's indigenously built stealth frigate, strengthens maritime security and showcases self-reliance in naval engineering.

In a significant boost to India’s maritime security and the ‘Aatmanirbharta’ initiative, the guided-missile stealth frigate INS Taragiri was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Eastern Naval Command base in Visakhapatnam on Friday (April 03).

The ceremony, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, marked the induction of a vessel that represents a generational leap in naval engineering.

INS Taragiri which was commissioned in Visakhapatnam on Friday (April 03). | Photo Credit: PIB via PTI Photo

During the event, the Defence Minister commended Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and other defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) for their role in driving India’s defence exports to a record high of ₹38,424 crore in financial year 2025-26 — a massive jump from ₹1,200 crore just over a decade ago.

He described the 16 DPSUs as hubs of self-reliance, proving that India is increasingly standing on its own feet in the global security arena.

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi highlighted the rich legacy of the Taragiri name, recalling the original Leander-class frigate commissioned in 1980 that pioneered the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.