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New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Indian Navy commissions latest frigate INS Tamal
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned INS Tamal (F71), a multi-role stealth guided missile frigate at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. INS Tamal is the eighth multi-role stealth frigate in the series of Project 1135.6 and the second of the additional follow-on Tushil class of ships. The first ship of Tushil class (INS Tushil) was commissioned on 09 Dec 24 in the presence of the Defence Minister. The Indian Navy in a statement said, "All seven ships inducted thus far are part of the Western Fleet - 'The Sword Arm' of the Indian Navy under the Western Naval Command. This ceremony marks the formal induction of INS Tamal into the Indian Navy. The ship is commanded by Capt Sridhar Tata, a gunnery and missile warfare specialist. Vice Admiral (VAdm) Sanjay Jasjit Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command was the Chief Guest at the commissioning ceremony." In his address, the Chief Guest, V Adm Sanjay Jasjit Singh noted that the commissioning of Tamal into the Indian Navy marked a significant milestone in the country's maritime defense capabilities and Indo-Russian Cooperation. Vice Admiral Singh commented that "INS Tamal joins the illustrious list of Talwar, Teg, and Tushil class of ships, renowned for their dependability and prowess."
India.com
01-07-2025
- General
- India.com
Meet INS Tamal (F71): Indian Navy's New Warrior, Pakistan's Nightmare - Armed With Brahmos And Precision Weapons
INS Tamal is the eighth multi-role stealth frigate in the series of Project 1135.6 and the second of the additional follow-on Tushil class of ships. The first ship of the Tushil class (INS Tushil) was commissioned on December 9, 2024. All seven ships inducted thus far are part of the Western Fleet - 'The Sword Arm' of the Indian Navy under the Western Naval Command. This ceremony marks the formal induction of INS Tamal into the Indian Navy. The ship is commanded by Capt Sridhar Tata, a gunnery and missile warfare specialist.
News18
25-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Armed With BrahMos, Built To Evade S-500: INS Tamal Is Deadlier Than F-35s, F-16s
Last Updated: India will induct the advanced stealth frigate INS Tamal on 1 July 2025, built under an Indo-Russian collaboration, to modernise its naval fleet amid rising security challenges In a landmark step to bolster India's maritime defence capabilities, the Indian Navy is all set to induct the advanced stealth frigate INS Tamal on July 1, 2025. Built under Indo-Russian collaboration at Russia's Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, the warship comes as part of a Rs 21,000 crore defence agreement inked in 2016, underscoring India's growing urgency to modernise its naval fleet amid rising security challenges in the Indian Ocean region. The induction ceremony will be attended by senior Indian naval officials, including Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. INS Tamal is the second of four stealth frigates being delivered under the agreement and represents a significant step in India's effort to match China's rapidly expanding naval footprint. The strategic landscape has undergone a seismic shift in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. Countries worldwide are now reassessing their defence readiness, and India is no exception. With Pakistan on the western flank, China to the north and east, and three vast water bodies – the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean – surrounding it, India's geographical and geopolitical position demands robust multi-dimensional defence capabilities. China's aggressive posturing and its growing influence in the Indian Ocean have prompted India to take decisive steps to secure its maritime boundaries. INS Tamal is part of this urgent response. INS Tamal, a stealth guided-missile frigate, is a modernised Kirvak-class warship, and an enhanced version of the INS Tushil, which joined the fleet in December 2024. The vessel is engineered to evade enemy detection, equipped with cutting-edge infrared stealth technology, and designed to integrate Indian-developed weapons and radar systems. Importantly, the vessel's stealth profile helps it operate beyond the reach of air defence systems like the Russian S-500, giving it a distinct tactical edge in sea-based operations. Strategic Deployment In Arabian Sea Following its commissioning, INS Tamal will be deployed in the Arabian Sea under the Navy's Western Command, a region fraught with strategic significance. The maritime boundary between India and Pakistan lies here, and proximity to Karachi, Pakistan's commercial and naval hub, amplifies the importance of this deployment. During the 1971 Indo-Pak war, India's Western Fleet dealt a decisive blow to Pakistan in this very zone. Now, with INS Tamal joining the frontlines, India is once again asserting its maritime readiness in a historically sensitive region. The Rs 21,000 crore deal with Russia includes four stealth frigates of the Kirvak-III class. Two of these are being constructed in Russia – INS Tushil and INS Tamal – at a combined cost of Rs 8,000 crore. The remaining two will be built domestically at Goa Shipyard with Russian technical assistance, contributing to the Centre's 'Make in India' defence push and costing Rs 13,000 crore. What sets INS Tamal apart is its 26% indigenous content, a move that signals India's slow but determined stride towards defence self-reliance. As China's naval activities continue to expand from the South China Sea into the Indian Ocean, India is steadily reinforcing its seaborne defences – from the induction of stealth frigates like INS Tamal to strengthening aircraft carrier capabilities and deploying long-range surveillance assets.
Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Navy set to commission latest stealth frigate Tamal in Russia in July
The Navy is set to commission its latest stealth multi-role frigate Tamal on July 1 at Russia's Kaliningrad, making it the eighth in the series of Krivak class frigates inducted from Russia over the past two decades. Tamal will join the 'Sword Arm' of the Navy, the Western Fleet, under the Western Naval Command and is the second ship of the Tushil Class — the upgraded versions of their predecessors, Talwar and Teg classes. The commissioning comes six months after the first warship of the Tushil class, INS Tushil, was commissioned at Kaliningrad. As part of the contract for construction of four Tushil class warships, India is building two similar frigates as INS Tushil and Tamal called the Triput class at Goa Shipyard Limited with transfer of technology and design assistance from Russia. Once the construction of this series of ships is completed, the Navy will be operating 10 ships with similar capabilities and commonality in equipment, weapon and sensor fit over four different classes, the Navy said in a statement Sunday. According to the Navy, Tamal's 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 the Naval Headquarters, the project was steered by the Directorate of Ship Production under the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition. The Navy said that Tamal has been built at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad and is the last warship to be inducted from a foreign source in view of India's push to be self-reliant in defence. The warship has 26% indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile for targeting both at sea and land. Tamal… the mythical sword used for combat by Indra – the King of the gods. His legendary Weapon rises as a new warrior… Coming Soon… #INSTamal — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 22, 2025 Other indigenous systems include Surface Surveillance Radar complex and HUMSA NG Mk II sonar with the anti-submarine weapon firing complex among other weapons and sensors. It also features modern communication and data-link systems, navigation equipment and critical infrastructure. BrahMos Aerospace Private Ltd, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Keltron, Nova Integrated Systems from Tata, Elcome Marine, Johnson Controls India were among those involved. Upgrades in the warship include vertically launched surface-to-air missiles, improved 100 mm gun, new age EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared) system in addition to the standard 30 MM CIWS (Close-In Weapon System, heavyweight torpedoes, urgent-attack anti-submarine rockets, and a host of surveillance and fire control radars and systems. The ship also includes Air Early Warning and Multi Role helicopters, which can operate from its deck. 'The combat capability of the ship is augmented by a host of Network Centric Warfare capabilities and advanced Electronic Warfare suite. Tamal punches well above its weight with a very high tonnage to firepower ratio, extended endurance, and a top speed in excess of 30 knots,' the Navy said. It added that the 125 m-long and 3,900-ton warship blends Indian and Russian cutting-edge technologies and best practices in warship construction. According to the Navy, the crew, comprising over 250 personnel, have undergone rigorous ashore and afloat training in challenging winter conditions of St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad. Tamal has completed extensive sea trials undertaken over three months, the Navy added.
Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Navy to commission latest Russia-built stealth frigate ‘Tamal' on July 1
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy will on July 1 commission its latest stealth multirole frigate, Tamal, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia --- the last warship to be inducted from a foreign yard in line with the government's sharp focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and Make-in-India initiatives, the navy said on Sunday. File photo of INS Tushil. Tamal is the second ship of the Tushil class, which is the upgraded version of their predecessors, Talwar and Teg classes having three ships each. (SpokespersonNavy-X) The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by the Western Naval Command chief, Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh. The frigate is expected to reach India's west coast in September and will form part of the navy's Mumbai-based Western Fleet, HT learns. Tamal is the eighth in the series of Krivak class frigates inducted from Russia over the past two decades, and will boost the country's maritime power in the Indian Ocean region. 'Tamal is the second ship of the Tushil class, which is the upgraded version 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 (GSL) with transfer of technology and design assistance from the Russian side,' the navy said in a statement. The ship's name, Tamal, symbolises the mythical sword used for combat by Indra - the King of the gods, the navy statement said, adding that 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. With the conclusion of this series of ships, the Indian Navy will be operating ten warships with similar capabilities and commonality in equipment, weapon and sensor fit over four different classes, it added. 'Tamal punches well above its weight with a very high tonnage to firepower ratio, extended endurance, and a top speed in excess of 30 knots.' The 3,900-tonne Tamal is part of a $2.5-billion deal with Russia for four more Krivak/Talwar class stealth frigates for the Indian Navy, two of which have been constructed at the Yantar shipyard and the remaining two will be built at GSL. The first frigate under the deal, INS Tushil, was commissioned into the navy last December at the Yantar Shipyard and reached the country in February. It was commissioned in the presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh, who described the warship as a 'proud testament' to India's growing maritime might and a 'significant milestone' in the long-standing friendship between the two countries. Tushil and Tamal are upgraded Krivak III class frigates of Project 1135.6, and six such vessels are already in service --- three Talwar class ships, built at Baltic shipyard in St Petersburg, and three follow-on Teg class ships, built at the Yantar shipyard. These frigates have an indigenous content of around 26%, double that of the previous Teg-class frigates. This includes contributions from 33 firms including Bharat Electronics Limited, BrahMos Aerospace (an India-Russia joint venture), and Nova Integrated Systems (a fully owned subsidiary of Tata Advanced Systems Limited). The new frigates are armed with a range of advanced weapons, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Shtil surface-to-air missiles with enhanced range, upgraded medium-range anti-air and surface guns, optically controlled close-range rapid fire gun system, torpedoes and rockets.
