Russian stealth frigates to come in 2023

What is the News?

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

About Krivak Class Stealth Frigates:

1. Krivak or Talwar stealth frigates are a series of frigates and guard ships (patrol boats) built by Russia since 1970.
2. Objective: They are primarily used to accomplish a wide variety of naval missions. Such as finding and eliminating enemy submarines and large surface ships.
3. Indian Navy currently operates six Krivak class frigates in two different batches, such as the Talwar class and the upgraded Teg class.

India-Russia Deal for new Krivak Class Stealth Frigates:

•  In 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. 

Key Features of Krivak Class Stealth Frigates:

1. Krivak Class Stealth Frigates have a displacement of 4,000 tons and a speed of 30 knots.
2. Due to the use of stealth technologies and a special hull design, these frigates have reduced radar cross-section (RCS) as well as electromagnetic, acoustic and infrared signatures.
   • Stealth Technology is used to make vehicles or missiles nearly invisible to enemy radar or other electronic detection.