Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched the first of two advanced frigates for the Indian Navy, according to a press release on Wednesday.
"These frigates are follow-on of Teg and Talwar class ships acquired from Russia and are now being constructed indigenously by an Indian shipyard," said the Indian Navy on X (formerly Twitter).
The press release indicated that Triput measures 125 metres in length and 15 metres in width, with a displacement of around 3600 tons and is capable of achieving speeds up to 28 knots.
Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, the chairman and managing director of GSL, remarked that the shipyard is embarking on the construction of a vessel of unprecedented size in its 67-year history, adding: "So far, we have built offshore and fast patrol vessels. It is the first major warship we are building."
These frigates, according to the report, are being constructed for the first time in India by a domestic shipyard under the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Make in India) initiative.
The shipyard has made significant progress, emphasizing import substitution and integrating complex indigenous technologies and systems, marking a milestone in indigenous industrialization.
The hulls of these vessels are constructed using indigenous steel, specifically a specialized grade of low-carbon micro-alloyed steel, according to the press release.
A substantial amount of the equipment, such as weapons and sensors, is sourced locally, which aims to foster extensive defence manufacturing within India.
The report suggests this strategy "will bolster domestic employment and enhance the country's capabilities."