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{{Short description|Class of future Indian Navy training ships}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{Infobox ship
|section1={{Infobox ship/image
| image = L&T cadet training ship.png
| image_caption = L&T cadet training ship
}}

|section2={{Infobox ship/class overview
| name = ''Krishna''-class
| builders = [[Kattupalli Shipyard]], [[Chennai]], India
| operators = [[Indian Navy]]
| class_before = [[INS Tir (A86)|''Tir''-class]]
| class_after =
| subclasses =
| built_range = 2024-
| in_service_range =
| in_commission_range =
| total_ships_building = 3
| total_ships_planned = 3
| total_ships_completed =
| cost = *{{INRConvert|3108.09|c|year=2023|lk=on}} for three ships (FY 2023)
*{{INRConvert|1036|c|year=2023|lk=on}} per ship (FY 2023)
}}

|section3={{Infobox ship/characteristics
| hide_header =
| header_caption =
| type = Cadet Training Ship (CTS)
| tonnage =
| displacement = {{Convert|4700|t|LT|0|lk=on}}
| length = {{Convert|122|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| beam = {{Convert|18|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| height =
| draught =
| depth =
| hold_depth =
| decks =
| deck_clearance =
| power =
| propulsion = *2 × [[Caterpillar Inc.|Caterpillar]] C280-12 diesel engines
*Twin shaft with a controllable pitch propeller
| speed = *{{Convert|20|kn|lk=in}} (Maximum)
*{{Convert|15|kn|lk=in}} (Cruise)
| range = {{Convert|12070|km|NM|abbr=on}} at cruising speed
| endurance = 60 days
| boats =
| troops =
| complement = 20 officers, 150 sailors, and 200 cadets
| time_to_activate =
| sensors = *2 × [[I band (NATO)|I-Band]] commercial navigation radars
*Combat Management System (CMS)
*Data link systems
| EW =
| armament = *1 × [[OTO Melara 76 mm]] [[Naval artillery|naval gun]] with [[fire-control system]]
*2 × [[AK-630|AK-630M]] [[CIWS]] with EON-51 FCS
*12.7 mm guns with FCS
*2 × [[Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli|OFT]] 12.7 mm M2 [[Remote controlled weapon station|Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun]]
| notes =
| aircraft_facilities = 2 × Naval Utility Helicopters (NUH) with one in deck
}}
}}'''''Krishna''-class training ship''' is a series of three [[training ship|cadet training ship]]s (CDTs) under construction for the [[Indian Navy]] by [[L&T Shipbuilding]] in [[Kattupalli Shipyard]] near [[Chennai]], [[India]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=1 March 2023 |title=Union Cabinet approves contract signing with L&T for three Cadet Training Ships, worth over Rs 3,100 crore, under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1903441 |publisher=PIB India}}</ref>

== Design ==
The L&T-class training vessels have a length of 122 meters and a beam of 18 meters with a displacement of around 4,700 tonnes and a design speed of over 20 knots. These vessels will have an endurance of 60 days. The ship has a range of 12,070 km at 15 knots. The ship can accommodate 20 officers, 150 sailors, and 200 cadets. The training vessels will have three classrooms with space for 70 cadets each, a chart house, and special training bridges for cadets. The CTS will feature a quick-reaction team room, magazines and weaponry supplies, and distinct spaces for mechanical and aircraft. Additionally, they will have logistical areas like quarter-decks, boat decks, accommodation ladders, and galleys. The ships will have an automatic "Helo landing and traversing system" for on-board helicopter operations. Armaments include [[OTO Melara 76 mm]] [[Naval artillery|naval gun]], 2 [[AK-630]] [[CIWS]] (with EON-51 FCS) and [[12.7 mm NATO|12.7 mm]] calibre machine guns equipped with each Fire Control System. The vessels are based on an L&T's in-house design.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Cadet Training Ships, India |url=https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/cadet-training-ships-india/ |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=Naval Technology |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=CADET TRAINING SHIPS BROCHURE L&T |url=https://corpwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/media/47828/cadet-training-ships.pdf |website=lntshipbuilding.com}}</ref>

The CIWS will be partnered with EON-51 FCS, an [[Electro-optical targeting system|electro optical]] fire-control system capable of search, detection and classification of targets by employing devices like [[Electro-optical sensor|Electro Optical]] and [[Thermal imager|Thermal Imagers]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=8 February 2025 |title=Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 642 crore contract with BEL for 28 EON-51 systems for Indian Navy |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2101000 |access-date=11 February 2025 |website=Press Information Bureau}}</ref>

Following the basic training, these ships will support the at-sea training of officer cadets, including female cadets, to fulfil the future requirements of the Indian Navy. In an effort to improve diplomatic ties, the ships would also train cadets from friendly nations. The ships can also be used for evacuation of people and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).<ref name=":1" />

== Construction history ==
On 7 March 2023, the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] awarded the contract for three Cadet Training Ships to [[Larsen & Toubro]]. The cost of the project amounts to {{INRConvert|3108.09|c|lk=on|year=2023}}. Under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) Category, L&T will design, develop, and manufacture these ships indigenously. As per the contract, the delivery of the ships will commence from 2026.<ref name=":1" />

The main contractor is L&T Defence, while the ships will be built in the facilities of L&T Shipbuilding. [[Bharat Electronics]] signed a {{INRConvert|8.47|b|lk=on|year=2024}} contract with L&T in March 2024 to supply 14 types of communications and electronic warfare systems for the cadet training ships.<ref name=":2" />

On 25 February 2024, the keel of the first Cadet Training ship was laid. The ceremony was presided by [[Rear admiral (India)|Rear Admiral]] [[Ravi Kumar Dhingra]], [[Flag Officer Commanding Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area|Flag Officer Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Area]] and presence of other important officers.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=KEEL LAYING OF CADET TRAINING SHIP |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2010359 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>

On 20 April 2024, steel cutting ceremony of the third ship was held in [[Kattupalli Shipyard]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=STEEL CUTTING OF THIRD CADET TRAINING SHIP AT M/S L&T SHIPYARD, KATTUPALLI |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2018331 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>

On 3 June 2024, the keel of the second ship was laid. The ceremony was presided by Rear Admiral Sandeep Mehta, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (ACWP&A). The Head Shipbuilding Business, L&T, RAdm G K Harish (retd.) was also present along with other officers from Navy and L&T.<ref name=":3" />

On 8 February 2025, MoD placed an order for 28 BEL EON-51 FCS, worth {{INRConvert|642|c|lk=|year=2025}}, to complement [[AK-630]]s onboard 3 cadet training ships and 11 [[Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel|NGOPVs]].<ref name=":4" />

The first ship, christened Krishna, was launched on 17 February 2026.<ref name=":5">{{Cite press release |title=Launch of first Cadet Training Ship - Krishna at M/s L&T, Kattupalli, Chennai |date=2026-02-17 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2228944&reg=3&lang=1 |access-date=2026-02-17}}</ref>

== Ships in class ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!Yard Number
!Pennant Number
!Keel Laid
!Launched
!Commissioned
!Home Port
!Status
|-
|''Krishna''
|Y-18003
|
|29 February 2024<ref name=":0" />
|17 February 2026<ref name=":5" />
|
|
|Launched
|-
|Vessel 2
|Y-18004
|
|3 June 2024<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=KEEL LAYING OF THE SECOND CADET TRAINING SHIP (YARD-18004) AT M/S L&T SHIPYARD, KATTUPALLI |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2022624 |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>
|
|
|
| rowspan="2" |Under Construction
|-
|Vessel 3
|Y-18005
|
|30 December 2024<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 December 2024 |title=KEEL LAYING OF THIRD CADET TRAINING SHIP (YARD 18005) |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2088960 |website=PIB}}</ref>
|
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|
|}

== See also ==

* [[INS Tir (A86)]]
* [[Future of the Indian Navy]]
* [[List of active Indian Navy ships#Training vessels|Training ships of the Indian Navy]]

== References ==
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{{Indian Navy}}

[[Category:Training ships]]
[[Category:Larsen & Toubro]]

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