The Indian Ministry of Defence confirmed on November 29, 2025, that the Indian Navy has formally accepted its fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, designated Yard 12653, marking another major step in the seven-ship Project 17A program. Officials familiar with the handover described the event at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited as a visible sign of how India’s naval industrial base is maturing, with the new frigate set to join a class known for improved stealth shaping, updated sensors, and expanded mission flexibility across the Indo-Pacific. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| Official handover ceremony of INS Taragiri, the fourth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, to the Indian Navy at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, on November 29, 2025. The event marks a major milestone in India’s Project 17A frigate program and showcases the nation’s growing self-reliance in advanced warship construction. (Picture source: India MoD) |
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