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Indian Express
04-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Tamal, the last imported warship
With the commissioning of INS Tamal at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on Tuesday, the Indian Navy has likely inducted its last foreign-built warship. This is a major milestone for the Navy, which has, over the years, progressively indigenised shipbuilding, increasing bit by bit the indigenous content in warships, as well as designing them in India. INS Tamal is the eighth Talwar-class frigate — these are improved versions of the Krivak III-class frigates — built by Russia for the Indian Navy as a part of Project 1135.6. It is also the second of four additional follow-on ships of the class that were ordered in 2018. The first, INS Tushil, was commissioned in Kaliningrad in December last year. The final two, Triput and Tavasya, are being built in India by the Goa Shipyard Limited with transfer of technology and design assistance from Russia. Triput, which was launched into sea last July and is expected to be commissioned in 2026, will be India's first indigenously built Talwar-class frigate. This is the story of INS Tamal, and the Indian Navy's journey towards indigenisation. Tamal: A moving sea fortress INS Tamal is a multirole frigate with a displacement of 4,035 long tonnes (1 long tonne = 1,016 kg) at full load, a length of 124.8 m, and a beam (width at its widest point) of 15.2 m. It has a maximum speed of 30 knots (56 km/h), and a range of upto 4,850 nautical miles (8,980 km). The ship will be manned by a crew of 250 sailors and 26 officers. The Navy describes INS Tamal as a 'formidable moving fortress at sea', and says that it is capable of carrying out blue water operations in all four dimensions of modern naval warfare — air, surface, underwater and electromagnetic. AIR: INS Tamal carries two kinds of anti-aircraft missiles — 24 vertically-launched Shtil surface-to-air missiles with a range of upto 70 km, and eight short-range Igla missiles. At close range, incoming aircraft and missiles can also be fended off by the ship's two AK-630s: fully-automated 30 mm rotary cannons that can fire more than 5,000 rounds per minute. SURFACE: INS Tamal's anti-ship/ land attack capabilities are centred around the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. The ship carries a complement of eight such missiles which boast an operational range in the hundreds of kilometres, and can fly at speeds of upto Mach 3 (3,700 km/h). The frigate also has one 100 mm A-190E main gun: this can fire 25 kg shells to distances of more than 20 km. UNDERWATER: For anti-submarine warfare (ASW), INS Tamal has a RBU ASW rocket-launcher, which can fire salvos of upto 12 rockets equipped with depth charges at a time. The frigate also has two 533 mm torpedo tubes, capable of launching heavyweight torpedoes. EW: INS Tamal boasts a complement of advanced electronic warfare (EW) suite and advanced Electro-Optical/Infra-Red systems, which act as ears and eyes of the platform. EW suite includes decoy launching systems which disrupt enemy radar, and jammers. The warship can also accommodate the upgraded Anti-submarine and Airborne Early Warning helicopters, the Kamov 28 and Kamov 31, which, according to the Navy, act as 'major force multipliers'. The Navy had previously stated that INS Tamal's design provides it with enhanced stealth features and greater stability characteristics, and that it is equipped with complex automated systems for nuclear, biological and chemical defence, including damage control and firefighting that can be operated centrally from sheltered posts. 'These complex systems aid in minimising casualties, achieve rapid restoration of combat effectiveness, enhancing combat capability and survivability,' the Navy had said. INS Tamal will soon set sail for its home port in Karwar, Karnataka. Towards indigenisation The Navy has said that INS Tamal will be the last imported warship to be inducted into its fleet. This is the culmination of a decades-long push towards indigenisation of naval shipbuilding, and a major milestone in the road to aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence. In the early years after Independence, India neither had the know-how to build its own ships, nor the resources to develop this capability. It was thus compelled to acquire frigates and destroyers from other countries, mostly the UK and the erstwhile USSR. Nonetheless, even at that time, the Navy understood the importance of indigenous shipbuilding, and took continuous steps to make this a reality. INS Ajay, a small patrol vessel commissioned in 1960, was the first indigenously-built ship in India. Leander-class frigates started being produced in Mazagon Docks with British collaboration in the late 1960s. But at this time, the indigenous content of these ships (that is, the components and materials which were actually produced in India rather than imported and simply assembled) remained minimal. For instance, Leander-class frigates of the 1970s had just 15% indigenous content. This would steadily increase over the years. Kolkata-class destroyers produced in the 2000s boasted 59% indigenous content, while the latest Vishakhapatnam and Nilgiri classes are more than 75% indigenous. The Navy also made efforts to design ships in India. It set up the Central Design Office (CDO) in 1964, which eventually grew to be the Directorate of Naval Design (DND) in 1970. By the 1990s, this was designing aircraft carriers, submarines, and guided missile destroyers. The Directorate of Indigenisation was established at the naval headquarters in New Delhi in 2005. This was followed by the creation of indigenous development field units at Mumbai and Visakhapatnam in March 2010. The Navy's way forward Today, the majority of the Navy's warships are built indigenously, using more than 75% indigenous components. Several Indian shipyards, both public-sector and privately held, build ships for the Navy. In the seventh and latest volume of the Naval History Project, titled A Decade of Transformation: The Indian Navy 2011-21, Captain M Doraibabu and Commander Amrut Dilip Godbole write about the steady growth in India's shipbuilding capabilities. They wrote that during 2001–11, the Navy added 57,000 tonnes and 33 ships to its inventory. This grew to 92,000 tonnes and 40 ships from 2011-21, mostly from indigenous sources. Of the 39 ships built for the Navy in 2011-21, 33 were built in Indian shipyards, and of the 39 ships on order as of 2021, 37 are being built in India — the two exceptions being INS Tushil, which was commissioned last year, and Tamal. Even these two frigates built in Russia have a sizable indigenous component — INS Tamal is built with 26% indigenous components. Between June and December this year, the Navy is set to commission 9-10 warships. It is learnt that several more will be commissioned over the next four to five years. All of these will be built in India. FRIGATE: short history of a multirole naval vessel * During Europe's Age of Sail, the term 'frigate' was used to describe fully-rigged ships (with three or more masts) built primarily for speed and manoeuverability, and intended to be used in scouting, escort, and patrol roles. While designs varied, these ships were smaller than ships of the line, the mainstays of naval battle in this era, and typically had only one gun deck. * The term fell out of use as warships without sails appeared on the scene in the second half of the 19th century. Naval tactics evolved, and frigates were effectively replaced by 'cruisers' with different levels of armour and armament. * Frigates re-entered the naval lexicon during World War II. The Royal Navy used the term to describe vessels that were larger than corvettes but smaller than destroyers. They were primarily used as anti-submarine escort vessels: protecting Allied mercantile ships from German u-boat attacks in the Atlantic. Apart from their names, these modern frigates did not share much in common with models from past centuries. * The post-War development of missile technology made it possible for relatively small ships to pack tremendous firepower, further spurring the return of frigates to navies around the world. * Today, frigates are primarily meant to serve as platforms for guided missile systems. They can serve in a variety of roles, from anti-submarine, anti-ship, and anti-aircraft warfare to land attacks, and can fight either solo or as part of a larger naval formation.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Navy commissions INS Tamal in Russia
Indian Navy commissioned its latest stealth frigate INS Tamal at a ceremony in Kaliningrad , Russia , on Tuesday. It is likely to be the last warship constructed abroad, with all future ships planned to be constructed at Indian shipyards. The ship was commissioned in the presence of senior Indian and Russian officials, including vice admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh , flag officer commanding-in-chief, Western Naval Command. It is the second of the Tushil class of warships in service with the Indian Navy, with two more under construction at the Goa Shipyard Limited.
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First Post
01-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
INS Tamal commissioning: Equipped with BrahMos, this last overseas-built warship is a big deal
Armed with the BrahMos long-range cruise missile, INS Tamal is set to be commissioned at a ceremony in Russia's Kaliningrad today. The 125-metre-long and 3,900-tonne multi-role stealth guided missile frigate is the Indian Navy's last warship built overseas. Here's a look how it will enhance India's defence read more The Indian Navy is commissioning INS Tamal, its last warship built overseas, on Tuesday (July 1) at a ceremony in Russia's Kaliningrad. The multi-role stealth guided missile frigate boasts a host of missiles and surveillance systems. The vessel is the eighth in the series of Krivak class frigates inducted from Russia over the past 20 years. The induction ceremony will be presided over by Western Naval Commander Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, along with several high-ranking Indian and Russian government and defence officials. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Let's take a look at the Indian Navy's new warship. INS Tamal's commissioning INS Tamal, the 125-metre-long and 3900-tonne frigate, is set to be commissioned. It was constructed at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad under the monitoring of an Indian team of specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team. While it was built in Russia, the frigate has 26 per cent indigenous systems, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile for striking targets at both sea and land. The ship derives its name, Tamal, from the mythical sword used by Lord Indra in combat. It is the second frigate of the improved Tushil class — the upgraded versions of their predecessors, Talwar and Teg classes. The commissioning of Tamal comes six months after the multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate INS Tushil was commissioned at Kaliningrad. In 2016, India and Russia signed an intergovernmental contract worth Rs 21,000 crore to build four stealth frigates. INS Tushil and INS Tamal were constructed at a cost of about Rs 8,000 crore. The remaining two frigates, called the Triput class, are being built at Goa Shipyard Limited with 'transfer of technology and design assistance' from the Russian side, as per a statement by the Ministry of Defence. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Once all four vessels are commissioned, the Indian Navy will operate 10 ships with 'similar capabilities and commonality in equipment, weapon and sensor fit over four different classes', the statement read. How INS Tamal will boost India's defence INS Tamal will be an asset for India's defence capabilities . The frigate has notable upgrades in its arsenal compared to its predecessors. The ship is equipped with both Indian and Russian cutting-edge technologies, with its design enhancing its stealth features and providing greater stability. 'It is equipped with the latest technology in warfighting, including the BrahMos supersonic missile system for anti-ship and land-attack capabilities, surface surveillance radar complex and HUMSA NG Mk II sonar with the anti-submarine weapon firing complex amongst a host of cutting-edge weapon and sensors of Indian origin,' the Defence Ministry said in its statement. Tamal is equipped with the AK-630 30 mm Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), capable of intercepting threats such as drones and incoming anti-ship missiles. It also has a new age electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) system for improved target acquisition and tracking in day and night. #Tamal is the second ship of the Tushil Class, which are the upgraded versions of their predecessors, Talwar and Teg class frigates. The ship, scheduled to be commissioned into the #IndianNavy on #01Jul 25, boasts significant upgrades in its arsenal in comparison to its… — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 26, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'With a high firepower-to-tonnage ratio, extended operational range and a top speed of over 30 knots, Tamal is expected to offer significant combat capability. Equipped with long-range cruise missiles, the frigate can engage targets at distances of up to 450 kilometres,' a source told ThePrint. Indian Navy's vessel is armed with vertically launched surface-to-air missiles, a better 100 MM gun, heavyweight torpedoes, urgent-attack anti-submarine rockets, and an array of surveillance and fire control radars and systems, as per the Defence Ministry. The warship features the 'SHTIL' vertical launch air defence system, which includes the vertical launch short-range air-to-air missile (VLSRAAM) and the medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM). The vessel's defence capabilities are further enhanced by 'A-190-01' 100 mm naval cannon or naval artillery system, which is more accurate and has a higher rate of fire than its predecessors, as per ThePrint report. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The warship is also equipped with modern communication and data-link systems, navigation equipment and critical infrastructure, which makes it a 'powerful asset for naval operations', the Defence Ministry said. The warship also includes air early warning and multi-role helicopters. INS Tamal has various network-centric warfare capabilities and an advanced electronic warfare suite. The ship will be operated by more than 250 personnel, who have undergone rigorous ashore and afloat training in 'extremely challenging winter conditions of St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad,' as per the official statement. INS Tamal 'successively completed extensive sea trials undertaken over three months, proving its systems, weapons and sensors,' it added. After its commissioning, the frigate will join the 'Sword Arm' of the Navy, the Western Fleet, under the Western Naval Command, which supervises operations in the Arabian Sea and the western Indian Ocean. This area is significant as it is near Karachi, Pakistan's primary naval hub. Amid threats from Pakistan and China, Tamal will enhance India's maritime strength. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
News18
01-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Indian Navy Warship INS Tamal, Armed With BrahMos Missiles, To Be Commissioned In Russia Today
Built on Indian-Russian naval legacy, warship INS Tamal highlights their strong ties and will join the Indian Navy's Western Fleet after commissioning in Kaliningrad India is set to bolster its naval strength with the commissioning of its latest warship, ' INS Tamal ', in Kaliningrad, Russia, on July 1. Armed with the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, the state-of-the-art vessel marks a major milestone for the Indian Navy. INS Tamal comes armed with vertical launch surface-to-air missiles, a 100 mm advanced gun, heavyweight torpedoes, and quick-attack anti-submarine rockets. It also features state-of-the-art systems, network-centric warfare capabilities, and a modern electronic warfare suite. Designed for high-speed operations, the vessel can sail at over 30 knots and cover long sea distances with ease. The stealth multi-role frigate is the eighth in the series of Krivak-class warships and the second vessel of the Tushil-class. Manned by over 250 naval personnel, all extensively trained in the harsh winters of St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad, INS Tamal has successfully completed several rigorous sea trials over the past three months. The warship's induction marks another milestone in Indo-Russian defence cooperation. As part of the same project, two Triput-class frigates are currently being built at Goa Shipyard Limited using Russian technology and design support. Once the entire series is complete, the Indian Navy will possess 10 warships with similar capabilities, significantly enhancing its maritime strength. INS Tamal, built at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, will be the last such warship to be acquired from abroad. In line with the Government of India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives, the vessel incorporates 26 indigenous systems. Among them is the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, capable of striking targets at both sea and land with high precision. The name 'Tamal' is inspired by the mythical sword wielded by Indra, the king of gods, symbolising strength and precision. Representing the finest traditions of Indian and Russian warship building, INS Tamal stands as a testament to the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations. After its commissioning, the warship will join the Indian Navy's Western Fleet, further bolstering India's maritime security and operational reach. First Published: July 01, 2025, 11:48 IST
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Indian Navy's latest warship INS Tamal to be commissioned today in Russia
Indian Navy will commission its newest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, in Russia. The ceremony will occur on Tuesday. Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh will preside over the event. INS Tamal is the last warship built outside India. It is the second ship of the Tushil Class. The ship features advanced weaponry and technology. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest stealth frigate INS Tamal , in Russia on Tuesday. This would be its last warship to have been built outside the a social media post on X, the Indian Navy shared a video on INS Tamal, describing the journey and specifications of the commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Western Naval Commander Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, as the Chief Guest, in the presence of many high-ranking Indian and Russian government and defence ship is christened as "Tamal" and is the eighth of the series of Krivak class frigates inducted from Russia over the past two decades, with Tamal itself being the second ship of the Tushil Class , which are the upgraded versions of their predecessors, Talwar and Teg classes, having three ships each."India as part of the broader contract for Tushil class is also building two similar frigates called the Triput class at Goa Shipyard Limited with transfer of technology and design assistance from the Russian Side," read an official statement from the Ministry of the series of ships finishes building, the Indian Navy will be operating ten ships with similar capabilities and commonality in equipment, weapon and sensor fit over four different construction was closely overseen by an Indian team of specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team stationed at Kaliningrad, under the aegis of the Embassy of India, Moscow."At Naval Headquarters, the project was steered by the Directorate of Ship Production under the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition," the statement has been built at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, and is the last warship to be inducted from a foreign source, while still being in line with the Centre's impetus on ' Aatmanirbhar Bharat ' and " Make in India " initiatives."The ship has 26 per cent of indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile for targeting both at sea and land. The ship has significant upgrades in its arsenal in comparison to its predecessors, such as vertical launched surface-to-air missiles, improved 100 MM gun, new age EO/IR system in addition to the standard 30 MM CIWS, heavyweight torpedoes, urgent-attack anti-submarine rockets, and a host of surveillance and fire control radars and systems," the statement multipliers include Air Early Warning and Multi Role helicopters, which can operate from the deck of Tamal. The combat capability of the ship is augmented by a host of Network Centric Warfare capabilities and an advanced Electronic Warfare suite. Tamal punches well above its weight with a very high tonnage to firepower ratio, extended endurance, and a top speed of over 30 frigate's crew comprises over 250 personnel who have undergone rigorous ashore as well as afloat training in extremely challenging winter conditions of St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad, has successively completed extensive sea trials undertaken over three months to prove its systems, weapons and ship's name symbolises the mythical sword used for combat by Indra, the King of the gods. The ship's mascot is inspired by the congruence of the 'Jambavant', the Immortal Bear King of Indian Mythology, and the Russian National Animal--the Eurasian Brown Bear."The ships' crew collectively takes great pride in calling themselves 'The Great Bears'. Tamal stands as a testament to the long-standing Indo-Russian cooperation and friendship, which has stood the test of time. The ships' motto, 'Sarvada Sarvatra Vijaya ' (Victorious Always Everytime), signifies the Indian Navy's undying commitment to operational excellence in every mission," according to the official warship weighs around 3,900 tonnes and is 125 meters long, and was made in collaboration with Indian naval specialists and the Severnoye Design Bureau of Russia. enhancing indigenous content of the ship has been enhanced to 26 per cent, and also doubled the made-in-India systems to about its weapons capability, the official statement mentioned, "Tamal is equipped with the latest technology in warfighting, including the BrahMos supersonic missile system for anti-ship and land-attack capabilities, Surface Surveillance Radar complex and HUMSA NG Mk II sonar with the anti-submarine weapon firing complex amongst a host of cutting-edge weapon and sensors of Indian Origin."Notably, the ship also features modern communication and data-link systems, navigation equipment and critical infrastructure, making the ship a powerful asset for naval operations Upon commissioning, Tamal will join the 'Sword Arm' of the Indian Navy, the Western Fleet, under the Western Naval Command. It will not only be a symbol of the Indian Navy's growing capabilities, but also exemplify the collaborative strength of the India-Russia December 9, INS Tushil (F 70), a multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, was also commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad.
