4 × 8-cell VLS, for a total of 32 Barak 8 missiles[9][10]
2 × 8-cell UVLM for 16 BrahMos missiles[11]
1 × OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun (manufactured by BHEL)
4 × AK-630 CIWS
4 × 533 mm Torpedo tubes
2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers
Aircraft carried
2 × Sea King or HAL Dhruv helicopters
Aviation facilities
Dual Enclosed hangar
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