INS Trikand (F50) is a Talwar class frigate

Talwar class frigate

The Talwar class is a new class of frigates designed and built by Russia for the Indian Navy. The Talwar class guided missile frigates, also known as the Type 1135.6, are modified Krivak III class frigates from Russia...

 currently under construction in the Yantar Shipyard in Russia for the Indian Navy

Indian Navy

The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff , usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy...

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History

INS Trikand along with her sister ships were ordered in July 2006 at the cost of USD 1.6 billion

1000000000 (number)

1,000,000,000 is the natural number following 999,999,999 and preceding 1,000,000,001.In scientific notation, it is written as 109....

. The ship was launched on the 27th of May 2011 by the wife of Indian Ambassador to Russia, Ajai Malhotra. Official hand over to the Indian Navy

Indian Navy

The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff , usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy...

 and commisioning into service is expected by the year 2012.