♦ The Indian Navy’s second Project 1135.6 additional follow-on frigate ‘Tavasya‘ has launched at Goa Shipyard Limited’s (GSL) facility in Goa.

♦ Tavasya measures 124.8 metres (m) in length and 15.2m in width, with a draught of 4.5m, and is designed for various combat operations including surface, sub-surface, and air engagements.  

♦ Named after the legendary mace of Bhima from the Mahabharata, Tavasya symbolises the indomitable spirit and growing strength of the Indian Navy.

♦ The contract for constructing two Project 1135.6 follow-on frigates was finalised with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 25 January 2019.  The first vessel, ‘Triput‘, was launched on 23 July 2024.

♦ Both of these ships incorporate a proportion of indigenous equipment, weapons, and sensors. 

♦ Both Triput and Tavasya are approximately 125 meters long with a draught of 4.5 meters and a displacement of around 3,600 tons.

♦ They can achieve a maximum speed of 28 knots and are equipped with stealth features, advanced weapons, sensors, and platform management systems.

♦ These frigates are follow-ons of the P1135.6 series, now being constructed indigenously by an Indian shipyard.