Indian Navy's Talwar-Class Frigates Receive Major Overhaul with Upgraded A-192M Gun and VLS for Shtil-1 Air Defence

The Indian Navy is significantly enhancing the capabilities of its Talwar-class frigates with a major overhaul that includes an upgraded A-192M Naval Gun and a shift to a Vertical Launch System (VLS) for the Shtil-1 Air Defence system. These upgrades mark a substantial leap in both offensive and defensive capabilities for these warships.

The A-192M Naval Gun replaces the older A-190E, offering improved range, accuracy, and firing rates. This gun, also found on Russia's Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates, is designed to engage both surface and aerial targets effectively, with a stealth-friendly design to minimize the ship's radar signature.

This upgrade not only increases the firepower of the Talwar-class frigates but also aligns them with modern naval combat requirements, where engaging multiple targets at extended ranges is essential.

Perhaps even more transformative is the shift from a twin-arm launcher to a VLS for the Shtil-1 Air Defence system. This change allows for a wider range of missiles to be deployed, including the Vertical Launch Short Range Air to Air Missile (VLSRAAM) and Medium Range Surface to Air Missiles (MRSAM).

The advantages of a VLS are significant:

• Increased capacity: More missiles can be stored and launched, enhancing the frigate's ability to handle multiple threats simultaneously.
• Faster reload: VLS enables quicker reloading, crucial during prolonged engagements.
• Reduced radar cross-section: The VLS configuration contributes to the ship's stealth by minimizing protruding structures.
• Flexibility: It allows for the integration of different missile types, providing a layered defence against aerial threats.

The Talwar-class frigates, with their enhanced firepower and air defence systems, will play a crucial role in safeguarding India's maritime interests and contributing to regional security.

 

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[Ashish Sandhu]

While it is a good upgrade by installing A 192M, it is still not an Indian technology. But don't worry, an Indian naval gun may be installed in future.

 

[RAIDer1_1]

Good article but that arm luncher on the older talwars are single not dual as in they can fire and reload one missile of the M-22 Sthil-1 system firing the 9M317 missiles

 

[RAIDer1_1]

While it is a good upgrade by installing A 192M, it is still not an Indian technology. But don't worry, an Indian naval gun may be installed in future.

Well i dont think there is any plans for for swapping the 190-E or any other naval gun mounts that Indian Navy currently uses including the oto melara mounts and thr A-190 series