The second frigate of Project 1135.6 Additional Follow-on Ships, named ‘Tavasya,’ built by Goa Shipyard, was launched on 22 March 2025
The second frigate of Project 1135.6 Additional Follow-on Ships, named ‘Tavasya,’ built by Goa Shipyard, was launched on 22 March 2025
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Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has successfully launched the Tavasya, the second Project 1135.6 frigate, marking a significant milestone for India’s defense capabilities and commitment to self-reliance, with over 56% indigenous content. This advanced multi-role stealth frigate enhances the Indian Navy’s operational dominance in the Indian Ocean Region and reflects the nation’s ambition to become a leader in warship exports, aiming for ₹50,000 crore in defense exports by 2029. The achievement underscores India’s growing technological prowess in naval warfare and GSL’s transformation into a strategic defense asset, capable of delivering complex naval platforms that bolster national security and resilience against geopolitical challenges.

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