Tavasya: The Fourth Krivak-Class Stealth Frigate Launched
- March 23, 2025
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Tavasya: The Fourth Krivak-Class Stealth Frigate Launched
Sub: Sci
Sec: defence
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- The fourth and final follow-on Krivak-class stealth frigate, Tavasya, was launched into the water at Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL).
Krivak-Class Frigate Deal:
- India and Russia signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) in October 2016 for four follow-on Krivak-class frigates.
- Tavasya is the second Krivak-class frigate constructed at GSL under Russian technology transfer.
- First Frigate (Triput): Launched in July 2023.
- The first Indian-built frigate will be delivered to the Indian Navy in 2026.
- Russian-Made Frigates:
- INS Tushil was commissioned on December, 2024, at Kaliningrad, Russia, and reached its home port in Karwar on February, 2025.
- INS Tamal is currently in advanced trials and is expected to be commissioned by June 2025.
Technical Specifications:
- Class: Krivak IV (Follow-on Talwar-class Frigate)
- All ships are powered by Zorya-Mashproekt gas turbine engines from Ukraine.
- Advanced stealth technology for reduced radar visibility.
- Equipped with state-of-the-art weapon systems and sensors.
- Designed for multi-role operations including anti-submarine warfare, anti-aircraft, and surface combat missions.