INS Trikand
Why in news?
INS Trikand arrived at Salamis Bay, Greece on September 13, 2025, marking its participation in the first-ever bilateral maritime drill between India and Greece, strengthening India's maritime partnerships and global security initiatives.
About INS Trikand
- INS Trikand is a frontline, stealth Talwar-class guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, equipped for a range of advanced maritime missions.
- Displacement: 4,000 tonnes
- Complement: 257 personnel including officers, sailors, and marine commandos
- Stealth features: Special hull design reduces radar, magnetic, and acoustic signatures
- INS Trikand is part of the Western Fleet, based in Mumbai, and undertakes a wide spectrum of naval operations including anti-ship, anti-air, and anti-submarine missions.
Armament and Sensors
- Missiles: 8 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, 32 Barak 8 surface-to-air missiles.
- Guns: 4 AK-630 rapid-fire naval guns, A190 medium-range gun, Close-in Weapon System.
- ASW (Anti-submarine Warfare): Torpedo tubes, hull-mounted and towed array sonar, ASW helicopters
- Advanced Sensors: MF-STAR phased array radar, electronic warfare suite, combat management system ‘Trebovanie-M’ for simultaneous multi-threat engagement.
- Helicopters: Capable of operating a Kamov 31 helicopter.
- The second batch of Talwar-class ships, including INS Trikand, swapped Klub-N missiles for the BrahMos system for enhanced firepower.
