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Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched the ‘Tavasya’, the second frigate of Project 11356 (Yard 1259) on Saturday.
The ship was ceremonially launched by Neeta Seth, in the presence of the chief guest, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Vice Admiral SJ Singh, FOC-in-C (WNC), Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, (CWP&A); GSL CMD Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, as well as officials from the Ministry of Defence, Senior Indian Navy officers, and GSL personnel.
This is a maiden attempt by an Indian Shipyard to construct these complex platforms, which were previously imported in a fully built condition.
This formidable multi-role stealth frigate is designed to operate across the full spectrum of Naval warfare, air, surface, and sub-surface, ensuring unmatched operational capability.
Addressing the gathering, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth commended GSL’s extraordinary achievement in launching two complex, weapon-intensive frigates within just eight months, despite geopolitical challenges affecting global supply chains.
With a displacement exceeding 3,800 tonnes, ‘Tavasya’ is engineered to execute a diverse range of offensive and defensive operations, ensuring strategic dominance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Equipped with advanced stealth features, high-endurance capabilities, and next-generation combat systems, the ship represents a significant boost to the operational might of the Indian Navy.
Speaking on the occasion, GSL CMD Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay highlighted the shipyard’s evolution into a strategic defence asset for the nation.
