Navy set to commission frontline stealth frigate 'Taragiri' on April 3
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The Indian Navy is set to commission the 'Taragiri', a frontline stealth frigate, on April 3rd in Visakhapatnam to bolster maritime self-reliance.
Background
The Taragiri is a stealth frigate built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai. It features advanced technology including supersonic missiles and an anti-submarine warfare suite for multi-dimensional maritime operations.
Facts for Prelims
- PostRajnath Singh: Union Minister of Defence presiding over the commissioning.
- BodyMazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL):Theshipbuilder responsible for constructing the Taragiri frigate.
- FactTaragiri: A stealth frigate equipped with supersonic missiles and anti-submarine warfare suites.
- PlaceVisakhapatnam: The location for the commissioning ceremony of the Taragiri.
For Mains
Q. Examine how the indigenous development of stealth naval architecture contributes to India's maritime security and the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative in the defence sector.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign shipyards for high-tech stealth platforms
- Technological leap: Integration of supersonic missile systems and advanced anti-submarine warfare suites
- Industrial synergy: Strengthening the domestic defence-industrial complex through public-private partnerships
Keywords: Maritime Security · Atmanirbhar Bharat · Stealth Technology · Naval Architecture · Defence Indigenisation
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