Designed by the Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), the 6,670-tonne warship features advanced stealth technology, including a significantly reduced radar cross-section, making it highly effective in contested maritime environments

Speaking on the occasion, Rajnath Singh described INS Taragiri as "not merely a warship but a symbol of India’s growing technological prowess, self-reliance, and formidable naval power." He emphasised that in today's geopolitical landscape, building a strong and capable Navy is an "absolute necessity"

Singh added that INS Taragiri is equipped with modern sensors, including advanced radar and sonar systems, along with potent weaponry such as BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and medium-range surface-to-air missiles. The multi-role platform is capable of high-intensity combat, anti-submarine warfare, maritime security, anti-piracy operations, and humanitarian assistance missions

Powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system and managed by an Integrated Platform Management System, the frigate offers extended endurance and high-speed transit capabilities. It carries a world-class combat suite, including supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, an advanced indigenous anti-submarine warfare system, and state-of-the-art sensors

"India, with its 11,000-kilometre coastline, cannot view its development in isolation from the ocean. Nearly 95 per cent of our trade and much of our energy security depend on maritime routes," the Defence Minister said. He highlighted the Indian Navy's round-the-clock presence in the Indian Ocean Region to secure sea lanes, choke points, and critical undersea digital infrastructure.