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New Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Shtil-1 can fire one missile in every 2 seconds, to rev up air defence of Tamal
NEW DELHI: An improved version of the Shtil missile (Shtil-1) will be the primary weapon for anti-air defence of the latest Russian-manufactured frigate INS Tamal commissioned into the Indian Navy. Describing the latest version of the missile, sources from Russia said, 'The Russian Shtil-1 shipborne, medium-range, multi-channel, vertical-launch Surface to Air Missile (SAM) system uses a fundamentally new 9M317ME missile, the latest digital technology and software.' Shtil is a 3-stage launch vehicle that uses liquid propellant. It is the first launch vehicle to successfully launch a payload into orbit from a submarine. The SAM system offers improved performance in comparison with the Shtil-1 variant with an inclined launch of missiles. 'The system provides omnidirectional collective defence of ship squadrons and convoys as well as omnidirectional individual defence of the ship carrying the system against attacks by enemy anti-ship missiles, aircraft, helicopters, boats and ships,' the sources said. What makes the missile system a robust weapon is the 'interval between missiles' launches is 2-3 seconds.' Trials of the Shtil-1 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system with 9M317ME SAMs fitted aboard the (Project 11356) frigate Tamal have been successfully completed at a Baltic Sea range before the frigate's delivery. They involved the participation of its developers from the Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation. INS Tamal is the eighth ship that Rosoboronexport transferred to the Indian Navy. Sources term the transfer of the Russian-manufactured frigates to the Indian Navy as being 'in line with the main vector of Russian-Indian military-technical cooperation, which is evolving, firstly, on the basis of long-term contracts, and secondly, with an emphasis on localising the production of Russian equipment and weapons at Indian enterprises in accordance with the Make in India initiative.' Kashmir shipborne SAM systems Russia is modernising the older version, Kashmir shipborne SAM systems, delivered to India since the late 1990s and installed on Project 15 Delhi class destroyers.
NDTV
01-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Indian Navy Commissions Stealth Frigate INS Tamal In Russia
New Delhi: Indian Navy's Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate INS Tamal that features an array of guns, surveillance systems and BrahMos supersonic missile was commissioned into the force in Russia's coastal city of Kaliningrad. The 125m long, 3900-tonne warship, packs a lethal punch as it features an impressive blend of Indian and Russian cutting-edge technologies and best practices in warship construction. INS Tamal is the eighth Krivak class frigate to be inducted from Russia over the past two decades. The warship has been built at Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad, and is the last such platform that has been inducted from a foreign source, officials said. INS Tamal is the second ship of the Tushil Class, which are the upgraded versions of their predecessors, Talwar and Teg classes. The combat capability of the ship is augmented by a host of network centric warfare capabilities and advanced electronic warfare suite, the officials said. India as part of the broader contract for Tushil class is also building two similar frigates called the INS Triput class at Goa Shipyard Ltd with transfer of technology and design assistance from the Russian side. Tamal's construction was closely overseen by an Indian team of specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team stationed at Kaliningrad. At the Naval headquarters, the project was steered by the Directorate of Ship Production under the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition. 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, heavyweight torpedoes, urgent-attack anti-submarine rockets, and a host of surveillance and fire control radars and systems. The crew, comprising over 250 personnel have undergone rigorous ashore as well as afloat training in extremely challenging winter conditions of St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad. Tamal has successively completed extensive sea trials undertaken over three months. The ship's name, Tamal, 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. Tamal's design provides it with enhanced stealth features and greater stability characteristics.
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Business Standard
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Stealth frigate INS Tamal commissioned into Indian Navy in Russia
Indian Navy's Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate INS Tamal that features an array of guns, surveillance systems and BrahMos supersonic missile was commissioned into the force in Russia's coastal city of Kaliningrad. The 125m long, 3900-tonne warship, packs a lethal punch as it features an impressive blend of Indian and Russian cutting-edge technologies and best practices in warship construction. INS Tamal is the eighth Krivak class frigate to be inducted from Russia over the past two decades. The warship has been built at Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad, and is the last such platform that has been inducted from a foreign source, officials said. INS Tamal is the second ship of the Tushil Class, which are the upgraded versions of their predecessors, Talwar and Teg classes. The combat capability of the ship is augmented by a host of network centric warfare capabilities and advanced electronic warfare suite, the officials said. India as part of the broader contract for Tushil class is also building two similar frigates called the INS Triput class at Goa Shipyard Ltd with transfer of technology and design assistance from the Russian side. Tamal's construction was closely overseen by an Indian team of specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team stationed at Kaliningrad. At the Naval headquarters, the project was steered by the Directorate of Ship Production under the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition. 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, heavyweight torpedoes, urgent-attack anti-submarine rockets, and a host of surveillance and fire control radars and systems. The crew, comprising over 250 personnel have undergone rigorous ashore as well as afloat training in extremely challenging winter conditions of St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad. Tamal has successively completed extensive sea trials undertaken over three months. The ship's name, Tamal, 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. Tamal's design provides it with enhanced stealth features and greater stability characteristics.
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Business Standard
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Rajnath Singh holds talks with Russian counterpart in China's Qingdao
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held talks with his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov, focusing on the evolving regional security scenario and bilateral defence and strategic ties. The meeting took place on the sidelines of a defence ministerial conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). In a social media post, Singh described the talks as "insightful". "Happy to have met the Defence Minister of Russia, Andrey Belousov, on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao. We had insightful deliberations on boosting India-Russia defence ties," he said. It is understood that Singh highlighted India's challenge of cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. The two ministers are also believed to have discussed the upcoming commissioning of the Indian Navy's Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate INS Tamal at Russia's coastal city of Kaliningrad on July 1. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. Singh arrived in Qingdao on Wednesday evening to attend the SCO conclave. Besides India and China, the SCO comprises Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
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Business Standard
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Stealth frigate INS Tamal to join Indian Navy's western fleet on July 1
Indian Navy's Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate INS Tamal that carries an array of missiles and surveillance systems will be commissioned into the force at Russia's coastal city of Kaliningrad on July 1. The ship has 26 per cent indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile for targeting both at sea and land, officials said. The 125m long, 3900-tonne warship, packs a lethal punch as it features an impressive blend of Indian and Russian cutting-edge technologies and best practices in warship construction, according to the Indian Navy. Upon commissioning, Tamal will join the 'Sword Arm' of the Indian Navy, the Western Fleet. It will not only be a symbol of Indian Navy's growing capabilities, but also exemplifying collaborative strength of the India-Russia partnership, Indian Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said. INS Tamal would be the eighth Krivak class frigates to be inducted from Russia over the past two decades. The warship has been built at Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad, and is the last such platform to be inducted from a foreign source, the officials said. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. Several high-ranking Indian and Russian defence officials will attend the event. INS Tamal is the second ship of the Tushil Class, which are the upgraded versions of their predecessors, Talwar and Teg classes. India as part of the broader contract for Tushil class is also building two similar frigates called the INS Triput class at Goa Shipyard Ltd with transfer of technology and design assistance from the Russian side. By the conclusion of this series of ships, Indian Navy will be operating 10 ships with similar capabilities and commonality in equipment, weapon and sensor fit over four different classes, the officials said. Tamal's construction was closely overseen by an Indian team of specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team stationed at Kaliningrad. At the Naval headquarters, the project was steered by the Directorate of Ship Production under the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition. 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, heavyweight torpedoes, urgent-attack anti-submarine rockets, and a host of surveillance and fire control radars and systems. The combat capability of the ship is augmented by a host of network-centric warfare capabilities and advanced electronic warfare suite, Madhwal said. "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," he said. The crew, comprising of over 250 personnel, has undergone rigorous ashore as well as afloat training in extremely challenging winter conditions of St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad, he said. Tamal has successively completed extensive sea trials undertaken over three months. The ship's name, Tamal, 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. Tamal's design provides it with enhanced stealth features and greater stability characteristics. "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," Madhwal said.
