Insta
Under construction advanced Talwar class frigates (@SandeepUnnithan/Twitter)
Two hulls which will be turned into advanced Talwar class frigates for the Indian Navy have been captured as being ready in Yantar shipyard at Russia’s Kaliningrad by defence journalist Manu Pubby.
As per Pubby, hulls of the two Talwar class frigates are already ready and they have been launched into the water by the ship makers. He posted as video of the two ships, stationary in the water.
Both the ships are expected to be delivered to India by 2022 and when complete, would be armed with the deadly Brahmos missile.
In total, Indian Navy is expected to induct four such frigates, two of which would be built in Goa. The total deal for the warships is said to be worth $2.2 billion.
The warships being built in India are expected to cost around 30 to 50 per cent extra as compared to the Russian counterparts as new infrastructure would need to be built.
Support Swarajya's 50 Ground Reports Project & Sponsor A Story
Every general election Swarajya does a 50 ground reports project.
Aimed only at serious readers and those who appreciate the nuances of political undercurrents, the project provides a sense of India's electoral landscape. As you know, these reports are produced after considerable investment of travel, time and effort on the ground.
This time too we've kicked off the project in style and have covered over 30 constituencies already. If you're someone who appreciates such work and have enjoyed our coverage please consider sponsoring a ground report for just Rs 2999 to Rs 19,999 - it goes a long way in helping us produce more quality reportage.
You can also back this project by becoming a subscriber for as little as Rs 999 - so do click on this links and choose a plan that suits you and back us.
Click below to contribute.
Latest