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Two Russian Stealth Frigates for the Indian Navy Launched
Context:
- The Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) recently launched the first indigenous Advanced P1135.6 Frigate named “Triput” for the Indian Navy.
- These frigates are part of a contract India signed with Russia in October 2016, which includes four frigates—two to be built in Russia and two at GSL.
Key Highlights:
- The first ship, Tushil, from Russia, is set to join the Indian Navy in September 2024, while the second ship, Tamal, is expected by February 2025.
- In November 2018, GSL signed a $500 million deal with Rosoboronexport of Russia for materials, design, and specialist assistance to locally manufacture two frigates.
- The contract was officially signed between the Indian Defence Ministry and GSL in January 2019.
- According to the schedule, GSL is set to deliver the first ship to the Navy in 2026 and the second one six months later. These four frigates are a follow-up to the six Teg and Talwar class ships previously acquired from Russia.
About Triput:
- GSL launched the first indigenously-built Talwar class frigate, named ‘Triput’, on July 23, 2024.
- Specifications:
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- Dimensions: 125 metres long, 15 metres wide
- Displacement: Approximately 3,600 tons
- Maximum Speed: 28 knots
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- Armament:
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- Eight BrahMos or Klub anti-ship missiles
- Shtil-1 air-defence system (capable of defending against anti-ship cruise missiles, fighter jets, and drones)
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- Power and Propulsion: Powered by Zorya gas-turbine engines in a Combined Gas Turbine and Gas Turbine (COGAG) configuration.
- Capabilities: Multipurpose frigates capable of anti-ship, anti-submarine, land-attack, anti-piracy, and search and rescue missions.
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
- Administrative Control: Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
- Founded: 1957
- It is certified by the Indian Register Quality System (IRQS), and accredited by NABCB and RvA.
- Vision: To be a contemporary organisation in ship design, construction, Ship Repairs & General Engineering Solutions.
- Mission: To be a world-class Shipbuilding Yard to meet the maritime needs of indigenous & export markets by Designing, Building, Repairing & Delivering Products & Engg. Services on time at competitive prices.