Launch of “Trikand” at Kaliningrad

A new Talwar Class stealth frigate built for the Indian Navy at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, was launched during a recent ceremony.

INS "Trikand" follows "Teg", launched in November 2009 and "Tarkash", launched in June 2010. Delivery of all three ships to the Indian Navy and their commissioning will take place during 2011-12, after completion of outfitting works and extensive trials in harbor and at sea. 

The INS "Trikand" will carry a deck-based KA-31 helicopter. The new building is powered by four gas turbines and is fitted with state–of–the–art navigation, communication and electronic warfare equipment. It is also equipped with very advanced radar and sonar systems for early detection and warning, as Yantar states.