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Context :

• Tavasya is the last of 4 Krivak-class stealth frigates.
• It was launched on March 22, 2025 at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
• This is an important progress in India's efforts towards naval self reliance & defence production capabilities.
• Tavasya is the 2nd ship under construction at GSL based on a technology transfer agreement with Russia.
  
  

About Krivak-Class Stealth Frigates

Background

• India-Russia Agreement: there was an agreement InterGovernmental Agreement (IGA) between India Russia in October 2016. It was for the construction of 4 additional Krivak class stealth frigates.
  • 2 ships were imported directly from Russia.
  • 2 ships are being manufactured at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) under the technology transfer

Specifications

• Maximum Speed: 28 knots
• Engines: it is powered by Zorya Mashproekt (Ukraine)

Details of Ships

• Triput: This is the 1st ship manufactured in India. It was launched in July 2024. and it is set for delivery in 2026.
• Tushil: This is the 1st Russian manufactured ship. It was commissioned on December 9, 2024. It is now based in Karwar.
• Tamal: This is 2nd Russian manufactured frigate in advanced trials. It is expected to be commissioned by June 2025.
• Tavasya: it is expected to be the last warship built under foreign license because India is transitioning to indigenous warship construction.

Significance

• The launch of Tavasya emphasises self reliance in the Indian navy & growing capability in indigenous defence production.
• It is the end of the technology transfer phase with Russia. Because it is the beginning of India's full transition towards building indigenous warships.

Source: TH