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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
‘In-principle' forest approval granted to Sawalkot hydro project on Chenab
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F 71) on July 1 at Yantar Shipyard, Russia, marking a significant enhancement of its maritime capabilities. This multi-role stealth frigate, part of the Tushil class, features advanced technology and a mix of Indian and Russian systems. Commanded by Capt Sridhar Tata, INS Tamal is set to bolster India's naval operations and security.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- 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
2 days ago
- India.com
INS Tamal: Lord Indra's Sword Joins the Indian Navy
INS Tamal: Lord Indra's Sword Joins the Indian Navy INS Tamal, a 125-metre-long and 3,900-tonne warship, is now ready to be officially added to the Indian Navy fleet. Advertisement Commissioning ceremony of INS Tamal (F71), an eighth frigate in the series of Project 1135.6, by the Indian Navy underway, at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad on Tuesday. (@indiannavy/X) On Tuesday (July 1), the Indian Navy added a new warship, INS Tamal, to its fleet. The commissioning is taking place in Kaliningrad, Russia. This is the last warship India is getting from another country. INS Tamal is a stealth frigate that can perform many roles. It is equipped with powerful missiles and modern surveillance systems to help the Navy stay alert and ready. A modern frigate is a type of warship designed mainly to protect other ships. Its job is to keep naval ships, cargo ships, and troop carriers safe from dangers coming from the sea, especially from enemy submarines. To do this effectively, frigates have advanced sensors and different weapons. They also have special stealth features, which make them harder for enemies to detect. Advertisement === What is Krivak Class ? The Krivak Class refers to a type of warship originally designed by Russia (formerly the Soviet Union). These frigates, especially those made for India (also known as the Talwar-class), are powerful and versatile warships designed for modern naval warfare. They have a special stealth design that makes them hard to detect by enemy radar. The new upgraded frigates come equipped with a wide variety of modern weapons to handle threats from air, sea, and underwater. They carry the powerful BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which can hit targets with great speed and accuracy. For defence against enemy aircraft and missiles, they are fitted with Shtil surface-to-air missiles that now have a longer range. Advertisement === In addition, the ships have upgraded medium-range guns for targeting both air and surface threats, and a fast-firing close-range gun system that is controlled through optical sensors for better aim. To deal with submarines, they are also armed with torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets. These advanced weapons make the frigates ready for any kind of battle at sea. In addition to their firepower, these ships have modern radar and sonar systems for tracking threats above and below the sea. Each frigate has a helicopter deck that can carry a multi-role helicopter used for search and rescue, anti-submarine missions, and surveillance. The ships can sail at speeds of up to 30 knots (about 55 km/h) and travel long distances without needing to refuel. Built for multi-role operations, Krivak-class frigates can protect other ships, hunt submarines, attack enemy vessels, and also help in disaster relief missions. Overall, they are strong, smart, and stealthy – key assets for any modern navy. INS Tamal Commissioned in Russia: A New Boost for Indian Navy INS Tamal, a 125-metre-long and 3,900-tonne warship, is now ready to be officially added to the Indian Navy. It was built at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, with close supervision by a team of Indian experts known as the Warship Overseeing Team, who ensured everything met Indian Navy standards. Although the ship was constructed in Russia, about 26% of its systems are made in India. One of the key Indian-made features on board is the powerful BrahMos cruise missile, which can hit targets both at sea and on land from long distances. This mix of Russian construction and Indian technology makes INS Tamal a strong example of international cooperation and self-reliance in defence. The name INS Tamal comes from a legendary sword said to be used by Lord Indra, the god of thunder and war, in ancient stories. This ship is the second in the series of Tushil-class frigates, which are upgraded and more advanced versions of the earlier Talwar and Teg-class warships. These new ships have better weapons, technology, and design, making them stronger and more capable in modern naval missions. INS Tamal is one of four advanced stealth frigates India is getting from Russia as part of a $2.5-billion defence deal. Under this agreement, two of the ships are being built in Russia at the Yantar Shipyard, and the other two will be made in India at Goa Shipyard Limited. The first ship from this deal, INS Tushil, was officially commissioned into the Indian Navy last December in Russia. It later arrived in India in February. These warships are part of the Krivak/Talwar class, known for their stealth design and strong combat abilities, and will greatly boost India's naval strength. Tushil and Tamal are the latest upgraded versions of the Krivak I class frigates, built under Project 1135.6. India already operates six similar warships—three Talwar-class frigates made at the Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg, and three Teg-class frigates built at the Yantar Shipyard in Russia. The new frigates, like Tushil and Tamal, have a much higher share of Indian-made equipment—about 26%, which is double the amount used in the earlier Teg-class ships. This includes important contributions from 33 Indian companies, such as Bharat Electronics Limited, BrahMos Aerospace (a joint venture between India and Russia), and Nova Integrated Systems, a part of Tata Advanced Systems Limited. These efforts show India's growing focus on self-reliance in defence production. INS Tamal is operated by a team of around 250 sailors along with 26 officers who manage and run the ship's operations. (The author, Girish Linganna, is an award-winning science communicator and a Defence, Aerospace & Geopolitical Analyst. He is the Managing Director of ADD Engineering Components India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of ADD Engineering GmbH, Germany. Contact: girishlinganna@
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Meet the Kargil War hero commanding INS Tamal, India's last foreign-made warship
The Indian Navy on Monday commissioned INS Tamal (F71), a state-of-the-art guided-missile frigate and the last foreign-made warship for India, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, warship, built through a collaborative effort between Indian and Russian specialists, was formally inducted in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller Warship Production and Acquisition, and Vice Admiral Sergie Lipin, Commander Baltic Fleet of the Russian Federation INS Tamal is Captain Sridhar Tata, a decorated naval officer from Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh. An alumnus of Sainik School Korukonda in Vizianagaram district, Captain Tata has created history as the first 'Saikorian' - as the alumni of the school are called - to commission a frigate-sized or above warship abroad. With over 26 years of operational, training and staff experience, he brings an illustrious track record to his latest command. Captain Tata has served on 12 different warships, including commanding three of them, and has participated in major operations such as Operation Vijay during the Kargil conflict, Operation Parakram, and anti-piracy was also the founding member of the Maritime Security Wing of the National Security Council Secretariat under NSA Ajit Tata leads a crew of over 250 personnel who have undergone extensive and rigorous training in the harsh winter conditions of St. Petersburg and warship has successfully completed three months of sea trials in the Baltic Sea, proving all its systems, weapons, and sensors under extreme conditions. The officer's deep family roots in the armed forces-his father and father-in-law served in the Indian Air Force for over 30 years, and his brother and brothers-in-law continue to serve in senior roles-have shaped his Tamal, the fifth frigate built at the USC shipyard in Kaliningrad for the Indian Navy, is a symbol of Indo-Russian defence cooperation and marks the end of India's reliance on foreign-made a length of 125 meters and a displacement of 3,900 tonnes, the frigate is packed with cutting-edge weaponry and sensors. The ship features a mix of Indian and Russian technologies, with 26% indigenous components, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system for both anti-ship and land-attack boasts vertically launched surface-to-air missiles, an improved 100 mm gun, a new-generation EO/IR system, CIWS, heavyweight torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, advanced radars, and a comprehensive electronic warfare can host Air Early Warning and Multi-Role helicopters and is equipped for Network Centric Warfare. The warship is designed for top speeds in excess of 30 knots and has a high tonnage-to-firepower ratio, extended endurance, and enhanced stealth ship's return journey to India will span two months, during which it will showcase the Indian flag across multiple nations before reaching its homeport at Karwar in name 'Tamal' refers to the mythical sword used by Indra, King of the gods. Its mascot, inspired by the bear king Jambavant and the Eurasian Brown Bear, represents the Indo-Russian spirit of strength and crew proudly call themselves 'The Great Bears', and the ship's motto, Sarvada Sarvatra Vijaya (Victorious Always Everytime), encapsulates the Indian Navy's unwavering commitment to Tamal's construction was overseen by the Warship Overseeing Team stationed in Kaliningrad under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Moscow, and the project was managed by the Directorate of Ship Production at Naval ship features 33 made-in-India systems-more than double its predecessors-and has benefitted from contributions by Indian firms such as BrahMos Aerospace, Bharat Electronics, Keltron, Tata's Nova Integrated Systems, Elcome Marine, and Johnson Controls the commissioning of INS Tamal, Captain Sridhar Tata not only reinforces the Indian Navy's operational prowess but also honours the legacy of Sainik School Korukonda, whose alumni include decorated officers like the late Colonel Santosh Babu, Mahavir Chakra awardee, and Major Rama Gopal Naidu, Kirti Chakra awardee.- Ends(with inputs from Manjeet Negi) advertisement
