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GSL Launches Second Frigate 'Tavasya' Under Project 1135.6 for Indian Navy.

Defence | Dated: 25 Mar 2025

On March 22, 2025, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a leading defense shipyard based in Goa, India, launched 'Tavasya', the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Vard 1259). This frigate was built with 56% indigenous content, a significant improvement from the 25% indigenization seen in its foreign-built counterparts.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The frigate is designed for multi-role operations, including air, surface, and subsurface combat, enhancing the Indian Navy's (IN) strength and dominance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
  • - This launch aligns with India’s goal of achieving ₹50,000 crores in defense exports by 2029 and reinforces the country’s commitment to self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
  • - Tavasya, named after Bhima's mace in the Mahabharata, symbolizes the Indian Navy's strength. The frigate measures 124.8m in length, 15.2m in width, and has a 4.5m draught, with a displacement of 3,600 tons and a top speed of 28 knots. It features stealth capabilities, BrahMos missile systems, torpedo launchers, and advanced sonar and sensor systems, enhancing its combat effectiveness.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In October 2016, India and Russia signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for four Krivak-class stealth frigates. Two were built in Russia and imported for USD 1 billion, while the remaining two are being constructed in India by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) under a USD 500 million technology transfer agreement with ROSOBORONEXPORT (Russia) for materials and design assistance.
  • (ii) INS Tushil, the first Russian-built frigate, was commissioned on December 9, 2024, while INS Tamal, the second, is undergoing trials and is expected to be commissioned by June 2025.
  • (iii) On January 25, 2019, the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India (GoI) signed a contract with GSL for the construction of two Project 1135.6 frigates. The first indigenous frigate, Triput, was launched on July 23, 2024, followed by Tavasya as the second.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which second frigate under Project 1135.6 was launched by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy?

Correct Answer: Tavasya

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About Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)

  • Chairman & CMD : Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay
  • Headquarters : Vasco da Gama (Goa)