Context (PIB)
The Governor of Goa recently launched the ‘Triput,’ an advanced frigate for the Indian Navy at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa. Here are some key points:
- Introduction: Triput is the first of two advanced frigates being constructed by GSL.
- Design Purpose: The ship is designed for combat operations against enemy surface ships, submarines, and aircraft.
- Follow-on Ships: Triput class ships are successors to the Teg and Talwar class ships acquired from Russia.
- Features: These ships are equipped with stealth features, advanced weapons, and sensors.
Frigates Overview
- Definition: Frigates are agile and fast naval ships, positioned in size between destroyers and corvettes.
- Capabilities: They can perform various tasks such as:
- Escorting larger ships.
- Patrolling maritime regions.
- Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations.
- Surface warfare.
- Fleet defense from air and submarine attacks.