Description

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Context

The Indian Navy’s frigate INS Tarkash which has been deployed in the Western Indian Ocean for maritime security operations has intercepted and seized over 2500 kg of narcotics recently.

General Overview

Talwar class frigate (Improved version of Russia's Krivak III class)

Part of the Western Fleet of the Indian Navy.

Builder: Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia.

Commissioned on November 9, 2012 at Kaliningrad.

Design & Stealth Features

Incorporates stealth technologies and a special hull design to minimize Radar Cross Section.

Designed for low detectability enhancing survivability during hostile operations

Dimensions & Performance

Feature	Specification
Length	124.8 meters
Beam	15.2 meters
Draught	4.2 meters
Top Speed	32 knots

Armaments and Systems

Missiles

BrahMos supersonic cruise missile primary strike weapon.

Surface to Air Missile system for aerial threats.

Guns & Close Combat

100mm medium range gun

30mm close in weapon system.

Underwater Warfare

Torpedoes

Anti submarine rocket launchers

Electronic Warfare & Communication

Advanced EW suite

Communication and radar systems for multidimensional threat management

Guided missile stealth frigates

Class	Ship Name	Pennant Number	Commissioning Date	Builder	Displacement	Key Features
Shivalik Class	INS Shivalik	F47	29 April 2010	Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai	~6,200 tonnes	First indigenously designed stealth frigate; equipped with advanced sensors and weaponry.
	INS Satpura	F48	20 August 2011	Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai	~6,200 tonnes	Multi-role capabilities with enhanced stealth features.
	INS Sahyadri	F49	21 July 2012	Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai	~6,200 tonnes	Incorporates improved stealth and land-attack capabilities.
Talwar Class	INS Talwar	F40	18 June 2003	Yantar Shipyard, Russia	~4,035 tonnes	Equipped with BrahMos missiles; designed for multi-role operations.
	INS Trishul	F43	25 June 2003	Yantar Shipyard, Russia	~4,035 tonnes	Features stealth technologies and advanced combat systems.
	INS Tabar	F44	19 April 2004	Yantar Shipyard, Russia	~4,035 tonnes	Participated in anti-piracy operations; versatile combat capabilities.
	INS Teg	F45	27 April 2012	Yantar Shipyard, Russia	~4,035 tonnes	Enhanced stealth features; armed with advanced missile systems.
	INS Tarkash	F50	9 November 2012	Yantar Shipyard, Russia	~4,035 tonnes	State-of-the-art stealth and weapon systems.
	INS Trikand	F51	29 June 2013	Yantar Shipyard, Russia	~4,035 tonnes	Equipped with advanced sensors and the BrahMos missile system.
	INS Tushil	F70	9 December 2024	Yantar Shipyard, Russia	~4,035 tonnes	Latest in the Talwar class with upgraded stealth and weaponry.
Nilgiri Class	INS Nilgiri	F71	15 January 2025	Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai	~6,670 tonnes	Next-generation stealth frigate with advanced indigenous technologies.
	INS Himgiri	F72	The ship is expected to be delivered by mid 2025 and commissioned in the same year	Garden Reach Shipbuilders, Kolkata	~6,670 tonnes	Incorporates improved stealth and combat systems.