The seventh frigate of P1135.6 class for the Indian Navy was launched at Yantar Shipyard in Russia’s Kaliningrad on Thursday in the presence of Indian Ambassador to Russia D Bala Venkatesh Varma and senior dignitaries of the Russian Federation. The Indian and Russian governments had in October 2016 signed an agreement to construct four additional P1135.6 class ships — two each in Russia and India. These ships feature “stealth technology” in terms of low radar and under water noise signatures, the ministry stated. The delivery of the two ships from Russia is expected by 2023. During the launch ceremony, the