Goa Shipyard Launches 1st Indigenous Advanced Frigate “Triput” For Indian Navy

On July 23, 2024, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) successfully launched the first indigenous P1135.6 Frigate, Triput, marking a significant step forward for India’s naval capabilities and the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ strategy (making India self-reliant).

The launch represents the first of two modern frigates being built by GSL for the Indian Navy.

The launch event was conducted at GSL in Goa, and various officials attended, including the Hon’ble Governor of Goa, Shri P S Sreedharan Pillai, and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff.

Smt Rita Sreedharan ceremonially launched the ship to an invocation from the Atharva Veda, in nautical tradition.

The Triput class ships, built for combat operations against enemy surface ships, submarines, and aircraft, have advanced weaponry and sensor systems.

These frigates are 124.8 meters long and 15.2 meters wide, with a draft of 4.5 meters and a displacement of around 3600 tons. They can reach maximum speeds of 28 knots.

For the first time, an Indian shipyard is building these ships indigenously, marking a big milestone for the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ effort.

The majority of the equipment, including weapons and sensors, is of domestic origin, ensuring significant defense production within the country.

The initiative not only strengthens India’s self-reliance in weapons manufacturing but also generates jobs and improves national capacities.

On January 25, 2019, the Ministry of Defence and Goa Shipyard Limited signed an agreement to build two Triput class Advanced Frigates.

The ship’s construction phases include a plate-cutting ceremony on September 20, 2020, and keel laying on January 29, 2021.

The initiative makes a substantial contribution to the nation’s development by expanding the local ecosystem, supporting the workforce, and engaging Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

These ships are built with specialized low-carbon micro-alloy grade steel for the hull and different systems created by the private sector, resulting in an import alternative for indigenization.

During the launch event, Shri P S Sreedharan Pillai praised the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy, and the industry for their efforts to ensure that all shipbuilding requirements for the Indian Navy are fulfilled indigenously.

GSL’s CMD, Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, and other authorities also attended the event, highlighting the collaborative effort required to achieve the milestone.

The Triput class ships are based on the Teg and Talwar class ships obtained from Russia but with indigenous enhancements tailored to the Indian Navy’s specific requirements for complete naval combat.

The initiative is intended to generate substantial job opportunities and support local industry and MSMEs involved in manufacturing activities at several companies and Goa Shipyard Limited.

Reference: PIB, ANI

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