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Tavasya: The Fourth Krivak-Class Stealth Frigate Launched

  • March 23, 2025
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Tavasya: The Fourth Krivak-Class Stealth Frigate Launched

Sub: Sci

Sec: defence

Why in News

  • 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.
Science and tech Tavasya: The Fourth Krivak-Class Stealth Frigate Launched

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