According to Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, Russia and Sri Lanka is in talks of purchase of Gepard-class frigates.
Russia is in talks with Sri Lanka on the credit purchase of Gepard-class Project 1166.1 frigates, the Gepard 5.1, Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC)
The delivery of the project Gepard 5.1 to Sri Lanka is planned on the basis of an intergovernmental agreement on providing a state export credit for its financing," Maria Vorobyeva said.
She said the issue is being addressed with government bodies including the Russian Finance Ministry.
About Gepard class frigates Russia
Gepard Class design and features
The hull, made of low-alloy steel, is divided into ten watertight compartments. Aluminium-magnesium alloy is used in the upper superstructure. The ship is designed to remain afloat even when two side by side compartments are flooded. The frigate can employ weapons in up to sea state 5.













































