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The indigenous stealth frigate Taragiri (F41), built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on April 3 at Visakhapatnam. Part of Project 17A, the warship features advanced stealth design and supersonic missiles. With over 75% indigenous content, it marks a major boost to India’s self-reliance in defence and naval capabilities.

In a major boost to India’s maritime strength, the Indian Navy is all set to induct its newest stealth warship, INS Taragiri, on April 3, 2026, at Visakhapatnam . The commissioning ceremony will be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh , marking another significant step in strengthening the country’s naval capabilities and self-reliance in defence production. INS Taragiri is the fourth stealth frigate under the Project 17A programme and represents a new generation of advanced warships built with cutting-edge technology. Constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai , the 6,670-tonne vessel reflects India’s growing expertise in indigenous shipbuilding, with more than 75 percent of its components sourced domestically. The project has also provided a major boost to the local defence ecosystem, involving over 200 MSMEs and generating large-scale employment. Designed with enhanced stealth features, Taragiri has a reduced radar signature, enabling it to operate with greater survivability in hostile environments.

The Indian Navy will soon welcome its new stealth frigate, INS Taragiri. This advanced warship will be commissioned on April 3, 2026. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, it boasts indigenous technology and enhanced stealth capabilities. INS Taragiri is equipped with modern weaponry and can also support disaster relief missions. This marks a significant addition to India's naval strength.

The defence allocation in Union Budget 2026-27 marks a 15 per cent increase over the Rs 6.81 lakh crore provided in the previous financial year (Photo - @narendramodi / X) Guwahati, Feb 1: In a push towards strategic self-reliance in defence and military, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Sunday, announced a record allocation of Rs 7.8 lakh crore for the defence sector in the Union Budget for 2026–27. The allocation marks a 15% increase over the Rs 6.81 lakh crore provided in the previous financial year, underscoring the government’s priority on national security amid evolving geopolitical challenges. A significant highlight of the Budget is the sharp rise in capital expenditure for defence procurement. The Armed forces have been allocated Rs 2.19 lakh crore for the purchase of military hardware, a 21.8% jump from the Rs 1.80 lakh crore earmarked in FY 2025–26. This enhanced capital outlay is aimed at accelerating force modernisation, strengthening air defence systems and inducting next-generation platforms across the Army, Navy and Air Force.