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Manufacturing a truly world class stealth warship, India achieved yet another milestone in fully ‘made-in-India’ category as INS Tavasya was launched on 22nd of March 2025.

The ceremony was conducted at Goa shipyard  – one of India’s premier defence shipyards.

INS Tavasya is the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Yard 1259)

With a displacement exceeding 3800 tons, ‘Tavasya’ is engineered to execute a diverse range of offensive and defensive operations, ensuring strategic dominance in the Indian Ocean Region.

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.

It is a maiden attempt by an Indian Shipyard to construct these complex platforms, which were previously imported in a fully built condition.

With an indigenous content exceeding 56%, far surpassing the 25% in similar ships constructed abroad, the frigate is a shining example of India’s engineering prowess, bolstering national security and strengthening India’s position in the global defence ecosystem.

The 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.

It may be recalled that contract for building two Project 1135.6 Follow-on frigates was signed between the Ministry of Defence and Goa Shipyard Limited on 25th of January 2019.

The first ship ‘Triput’, was launched on 23rd July 2024.

These ships are designed for surface, sub-surface and air combat operations. ‘Triput’ and ‘Tavasya’ are 124.8 m long and 15.2 m wide, with a draught of 4.5 m. The displacement is approximately 3600 tons with a maximum speed of 28 knots.