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Rajnath commissions home-made stealth frigate INS Taragiri, highlights Navy’s role in securing shipping lanes| India News

Rajnath commissions home-made stealth frigate INS Taragiri, highlights Navy’s role in securing shipping lanes| India News

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday highlighted the Indian Navy’s indispensable role in securing commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers against emerging maritime threats, pointing out that 95 per cent of the country’s trade, including energy supplies, was conducted through sea. Defence minister Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of indigenously build stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, here, he said the Navy continuously maintains its presence in the Indian Ocean–whether it is the Persian Gulf or the Malacca Strait. He said that the commissioning of INS Taragiri will further increase the Navy’s power, values and commitment. As the fourth platform under Project 17A, Taragiri is a 6,670-tonne warship built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, showcasing advanced design and engineering excellence. It comes equipped with, among others, BrahMos missiles. ALSO READ | Try anything amid Iran war, face unmatched response: India’s message to Pakistan, loud and clear The warship features a sleeker structure with a significantly reduced radar cross-section, enabling stealth operations and enhanced survivability in complex maritime environments. In his address, Singh praised …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions advanced stealth Frigate INS Taragiri

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions advanced stealth Frigate INS Taragiri

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned the advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam.  The warship forms part of the Indian Navy’s Project 17A. Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials, reported ANI. Strengthening India’s presence in the Indo-Pacific region The induction of Taragiri comes at a time when the strategic and maritime importance of India`s eastern seaboard continues to grow, driven by evolving regional security dynamics and India’s deepening engagement in the Indo-Pacific. The commissioning of Taragiri highlights the Navy`s sustained focus on strengthening its combat readiness and operational capabilities through its ambitious fleet augmentation programme. INS Taragiri: Fourth formidable platform of Project 17A As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, Taragiri is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the `Make in India` spirit and the sophisticated engineering capabilities of domestic shipyards. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, this frigate represents a generational leap over …

Indian Navy set to commission frontline stealth frigate `Taragiri` on April 3

Indian Navy set to commission frontline stealth frigate `Taragiri` on April 3

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The Indian Navy is set to commission its indigenous stealth frigate Taragiri on April 3 at Visakhapatnam, marking a significant milestone in India’s push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, reported news agency PTI. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Part of advanced Project 17A warship programme Taragiri is the fourth ship under the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and the third vessel built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai, reported PTI. The warship was delivered to the Navy in November last year and represents a major step forward in indigenous warship design and construction. Equipped with advanced weapons and stealth features The 6,670-tonne frigate is equipped with a modern suite of weapons, including supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles and advanced anti-submarine warfare systems, reported PTI. Officials said these systems are integrated through a state-of-the-art combat management system, enabling rapid and precise response to threats. The vessel also features a significantly reduced radar cross-section, enhancing its stealth capabilities during operations. Designed for multi-dimensional operations Powered by a Combined Diesel …

US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian survivors of sunken Iris Dena frigate: Report

US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian survivors of sunken Iris Dena frigate: Report

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Days after the US sunk Iranian warship Iris Dena international waters off Sri Lankan coast, Washington is reportedly asking the Sri Lankan government not to repatriate the survivors from the Iranian warship. It has also asked Sri Lanka to not send back the crew of another Iranian ship that is in Sri Lankan custody, Reuters reported, citing an internal State Department cable. Track updates on Iran US conflict Sri Lankan Navy sailors take one of the injured Iranian sailors from IRIS Dena warship to hospital after their ship sank outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, in Galle, Sri Lanka, March 4, 2026. (AP) Also read: India allows Iranian warship to dock at Kochi, crew housed at naval facilities An Iranian naval vessel was sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka by a US submarine or torpedo on Wednesday, following which the Sri Lankan authorities launched a rescue operation and rescued at least 87 bodies. Thirty two others were rescued as the raging Iran-US conflict intensified sending, sending ripples to South Asia as well. Sri Lankan authorities …

Indian Navy Rescues Crew of Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean | India News

Indian Navy Rescues Crew of Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean | India News

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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 20:08 IST Navy said the ship was operating 20 nautical miles west of Galle, in the search and rescue region under Sri Lankan responsibility. By sinking the vessel on its homeward transit, the United States has effectively declared that international waters are no longer a neutral sanctuary for Iranian assets. (File image) The Indian Navy mounted a swift search and rescue operation after the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena sank in the Indian Ocean, deploying maritime patrol aircraft and two naval vessels to assist in the effort, the Navy said in a statement. A distress call from IRIS Dena was received at the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Colombo in the early hours of March 4, as reported by the Sri Lankan Navy. The ship was operating 20 nautical miles west of Galle, in the search and rescue region under Sri Lankan responsibility. Read more: New Shield At Sea: Will US Start Insuring India’s Oil Lifeline After Torpedoing Iranian Ship? Aircraft, Ships, Life Rafts: Indian Navy Moves In On receiving the information, …

Indian Navy Rescues Crew of Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean | India News

Shadow War Hits Indian Ocean As Iranian Frigate IRIS Dena Sunk Off Sri Lankan Coast | Exclusive Details | World News

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Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 18:42 IST Top Indian intelligence and maritime experts are raising alarms over the implications for New Delhi’s economic and energy security Sri Lankan Navy and Defence Ministry sources describe the sinking as a ‘classic submarine torpedo attack’. (File image) In a dramatic and lethal escalation of the broadening West Asia conflict, the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena was sunk in the early hours of March 4, approximately 40 nautical miles south of Galle, Sri Lanka. The incident marks the first major naval casualty of the US-Israel-Iran war within the deep waters of the Indian Ocean, with intelligence sources telling CNN-News18 that this signals a dangerous “spillover” into India’s primary maritime backyard. The IRIS Dena was transiting homeward via the standard westward routing following its high-profile participation in India’s MILAN 2026 multinational naval exercise and International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam just weeks ago. Sri Lankan Navy and Defence Ministry sources describe the sinking as a “classic submarine torpedo attack”. Distress calls were intercepted between 5.08 am and 5.30 am local time, reporting …

Taragiri: All About BrahMos Carrying Stealth Frigate To Be Commissioned Into Indian Navy On March 14 | India News

Taragiri: All About BrahMos Carrying Stealth Frigate To Be Commissioned Into Indian Navy On March 14 | India News

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Last Updated:February 25, 2026, 19:39 IST Built for stealth and symbolic of India’s atmanirbharta, Taragiri will significantly bolster the navy’s maritime strike capabilities and territorial defence Taragiri is an advanced stealth frigate that represents the fourth ship of the sophisticated Nilgiri class developed under Project 17A. (Image: Sourced) Capable of carrying the BrahMos ship-to-ship missile, the Taragiri warship is all set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on March 14.  Built for stealth and symbolic of India’s atmanirbharta, Taragiri will significantly bolster the navy’s maritime strike capabilities and territorial defence. The advanced stealth frigate represents the fourth ship of the sophisticated Nilgiri class developed under Project 17A. Constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai, it was delivered to the navy on November 28, 2025, marking a milestone in India’s indigenous warship design and construction. WHAT ARE ITS FEATURES? As a versatile multi-mission platform, the Taragiri is designed to address both contemporary and future challenges within the increasingly contested maritime domain. Here’s all you need to know: Taragiri is equipped with a potent …

INS Tamal: Indian Navy to receive multi-role stealth frigate Russian-built warship | Know its capabilities

INS Tamal: Indian Navy to receive multi-role stealth frigate Russian-built warship | Know its capabilities

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INS Tamal is capable of cruising at speeds of up to 30 knots (approximately 55 km/h) and operating over a range of 3,000 kilometres per deployment. Heavily armed and technologically advanced, INS Tamal boasts a formidable weapons suite. New Delhi: In the wake of rising tensions with Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Navy is set to bolster its maritime strength with the induction of its second advanced warship — INS Tamal. The 3,900-tonne frigate, constructed at Russia’s renowned Yantar Shipyard, is expected to be officially handed over to India in Kaliningrad within a month, as per reports.  This delivery follows the successful induction of the first warship in the series, INS Tushil, which was commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit to Russia on December 9, 2024. The acquisition of these frigates is part of a broader Indo-Russian defence agreement signed in October 2016, under which India committed to procuring four enhanced Krivak-III class frigates. The first two, including INS Tamal, are being bought from Russia for approximately …

In a first, Indian Navy to induct submarine, destroyer, and missile frigate ship together – India TV

In a first, Indian Navy to induct submarine, destroyer, and missile frigate ship together – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) The new inductions will boost the strength of Indian Navy. In what comes as a big boost to the strength of the Indian Navy, it will for the first time induct one submarine, one destroyer, and a missile frigate together. The Indian Navy is slated to induct the last Kalvari class submarine of Project 75, INS Vagsheer along with the last destroyer ship of Project 15 (Vishalapatnam Class) INS Surat, and a Nilgiri Class ship under Project 17 A, the INS Nilgiri. The induction will take place in January in Mumbai.  These inductions align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atma Nirbharta and Make in India initiatives.    Source link

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh To Commission Navy’s New Frigate ‘INS Tushil’ In Russia Today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh To Commission Navy’s New Frigate ‘INS Tushil’ In Russia Today

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INS Tushil will join ‘Sword Arm’ of Indian Navy, the Western Fleet, under Western Naval Command. Moscow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission the Navy’s latest, multi-role, stealth-guided missile frigate, ‘INS Tushil’ at Russia’s Kaliningrad on Monday. Rajnath Singh, along with Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, and other top Defence and civilian officials from India and Russia, will commission the warship, an upgraded Krivak III Class frigate under Project 1135.6., at the Yantra Shipyard in Kaliningrad. As per a Defence Ministry statement, the Defence Minister is paying an official visit to Russia from December 8-10, during which he and his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov will co-chair the 21st meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) in Moscow on December 10. The two leaders will review the entire range of multi-faceted relations between the two countries in the field of Defence, including military-to-military and industrial cooperation. They will also exchange views on contemporary regional and global issues of mutual interest. In addition, the Indian Minister will pay tributes at …