INS Trikand

Why in News?

Indian Navy warship INS Trikand recently thwarted a piracy attempt in the Gulf of Aden when pirates fled after the warship approached a bulk carrier.

About INS Trikand

INS Trikand is a frontline guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy and the third and final ship of the second batch of Talwar-class frigates ordered by India. It was built by the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia and commissioned into the Indian Navy on 29 June 2013.

The ship is part of the Western Fleet under the Western Naval Command, headquartered at Mumbai.

Key Features

INS Trikand is approximately 125 metres long, has a displacement of around 4,035 tonnes, and carries a crew of about 180 personnel, including 18 officers. Powered by four gas turbines, it can achieve speeds of over 30 knots.

Weapons and Sensors

The frigate is equipped with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, Shtil surface-to-air missiles, an A190 medium-range gun, 30-mm close-in weapon system, torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets, along with an advanced electronic warfare system.

Its weapons and sensors are integrated through the Trebovanie-M Combat Management System, enabling it to engage multiple surface, subsurface and aerial threats simultaneously.

Stealth Capability

INS Trikand incorporates technologies designed to reduce its radar, magnetic and acoustic signatures, giving Talwar-class frigates their reputation as “stealth” frigates.

Helicopter Capability

The ship can operate an integrated Kamov-31 helicopter, particularly suited for airborne early-warning and surveillance roles.