Source: MONEYCONTROL

Disclaimer: Copyright infringement not intended.

Context

The frigate suffered major damage in a 2023 dockyard accident and is now undergoing restoration; it is expected to regain seaworthiness by end-2025 and be fully combat-ready by mid-2026.

About the frigate

INS Brahmaputra is a frontline indigenously built guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy.  

As the lead ship of the Brahmaputra-class (Project 16) it represents India’s growing shipbuilding capability and maritime power projection. 

Background & Commissioning

Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata 

Commissioned on: April 14, 2000

Class: Brahmaputra-class frigate 

Preceded by: Godavari-class frigates 

It is the first in a series of three ships in its class, followed by INS Beas and INS Betwa. 

Strategic Roles

INS Brahmaputra serves in multiple strategic and tactical capacities:

Coastal and Offshore Patrolling

Monitoring Sea Lines of Communication

Anti-Piracy and Counter-Terrorism Operations

Maritime Diplomacy and Naval Exercises with partner nations

Naval Blockade and Fleet Protection Duties during combat scenarios 

Technical Specifications

Armament and Sensors

Guns & Missiles:

Medium and close-range artillery

Surface-to-Surface Missiles

Surface-to-Air Missiles

Anti-Aircraft Guns 

Underwater Warfare:

Torpedo Launchers

Sonar Systems 

Electronic Warfare:

Radar, ECM and navigation systems

Sensors for detection, tracking and targeting in multi-dimensional warfare 

Brahmaputra-class Frigates (Project 16)

 All three ships are indigenously designed and built multi-role frigates with advanced sensors and weapon systems.

Sources:

MONEYCONTROL