Russia to deliver first stealth frigate by mid-2023

The first of two additional Krivak class stealth frigates being built by Russia is expected to be delivered to India in the middle of 2023.

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In October 2016, India and Russia signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for four Krivak or Talwar class stealth frigates — two to be procured directly from Russia and two to be built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) — after which a $1 billion deal was signed for the direct purchase.

The keel for the first ship to be built at GSL was laid in January and for the second ship in June this year. Keel laying is a major milestone in shipbuilding symbolises the formal commencement of the construction process.

The Navy currently operates six Krivak class frigates procured in two different batches.