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Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Navy boosts capability with two new warships
The Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned its latest stealth multirole frigate, INS Tamal, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia in the presence of Western Naval Command chief, Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh who said its induction marked a significant milestone in the country's maritime defence capabilities and Indo-Russian cooperation. Indian and Russian naval officers during the commissioning ceremony of Indian Navy's Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate 'INS Tamal', in Kaliningrad, Russia. (PTI) It is the last imported warship to be commissioned into service in line with the government's sharp focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and Make-in-India initiatives. 'INS Tamal is a formidable moving fortress at sea and is designed for blue water operations across the spectrum of naval warfare in all four dimensions --- air, surface, underwater and electromagnetic,' the navy said in a statement. 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. Also, the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate class, Udaygiri, was delivered to the navy in Mumbai on Tuesday, the navy said. 'The commissioning of versatile platforms like INS Tamal enhances the Indian Navy's reach, responsiveness, and resilience. I am confident that the ship will prove its mettle as a force multiplier in our operational architecture, towards safeguarding national maritime interests and promoting maritime security,' Singh said in his address. 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 Goa Shipyard Limited. 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. 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. The latest 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. INS Tamal is manned by a crew of about 250 sailors and 26 officers. Udaygiri, which is likely to be commissioned into service in August, has been built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). It is the second among the seven P-17A frigates under construction at MDL, Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd, Kolkata. The navy inducted the first P-17A class frigate, INS Nilgiri, on January 15, along with INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and final Kalvari-class submarine and Surat, a destroyer --- all built at MDL. It is rare for three major platforms to be commissioned on the same day. The project is a follow-on of the Shivalik class (P-17) frigates active in service. P-17A ships have enhanced stealth features and are fitted with modern weapons and sensors, a significant upgrade from the P-17 class, the navy said in another statement. 'The ships represent a quantum leap in the Indian Navy's in-house design capabilities at the Warship Design Bureau. The newly designed ships are also being built employing the philosophy of 'Integrated Construction', which involves extensive pre-outfitting at the Block stages to reduce the overall build periods. Udaygiri has been delivered to the Indian Navy, in a record time of 37 months from the date of launching,' it added.
News18
01-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
What Makes INS Tamal Special? India's Newest Stealth Frigate Boasts BrahMos, Indigenous Tech
Last Updated: India commissioned INS Tamal, its newest stealth frigate, built in Russia under a key ₹21,000 crore defence deal signed in 2016. The Indian Navy on Tuesday formally commissioned its latest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, in a ceremony that took place on Tuesday in Russia's Kaliningrad. The last foreign-built warship was inducted into the Indian Navy as the national anthem rang out. Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Naval Command presided over the commissioning of the stealth frigate. Highly placed Russian Army and senior Russian Defence Ministry officials also attended the event. INS Tamal is the second Tushil-class frigate and the eighth Krivak-class warship India has acquired from Russia in the past two decades. Built at Russia's Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, the vessel is part of a ₹21,000 crore defence deal signed in 2016. INS Tamal weighs around 3,900 tonnes and measures 125 metres from bow to stern which is roughly the length of one and a half football fields. The size allows it to carry heavy weapons, advanced sensors, and a helicopter, while still maintaining the speed and agility needed for modern naval operations, according to a blog post by StudyIAS. The Indian Navy inducted INS Tamal into active service today at a ceremony held in Russia. — Defence Decode® (@DefenceDecode) July 1, 2025 A report by DefenceGuru said that INS Tamal is powered by gurbines and can reach speeds exceeding 30 knots and operate over a range of roughly 3,000 km. It is equipped with an integrated combat system that blends nearly 26% indigenous Indian equipment, such as HUMSA‑NG Mk II hull-mounted sonar and advanced radar, with proven Russian warship architecture. Offensive firepower is led by the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, capable of striking sea and land targets out to 450 km and air defence is ensured by Russia's Shtil VLS surface-to-air missiles, supported by a rapid-fire A‑190‑01 100 mm gun and AK‑630 close-in weapon systems, another report by the Print said. Its stealth design, network-centric architecture, electronic warfare systems and EO/IR sensors underscore its modern multi-role role, the report further added. The other Talwar-class frigates that have been built in Russia are INS Talwar, INS Trishul, INS Tabar, INS Teg, INS Tarkash and INS Trikand. First Published: July 01, 2025, 19:45 IST
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Indian Navy boosts capability with two new warships
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned its latest stealth multirole frigate, INS Tamal, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia in the presence of Western Naval Command chief, Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, who said its induction marked a significant milestone in the country's maritime defence capabilities and Indo-Russian cooperation. INS Tamal was commissioned at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, on Tuesday. It is the last imported warship to be commissioned into service in line with the government's sharp focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and Make-in-India initiatives. 'INS Tamal is a formidable moving fortress at sea and is designed for blue water operations across the spectrum of naval warfare in all four dimensions --- air, surface, underwater and electromagnetic,' the navy said in a statement. 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. Also, the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate class, Udaygiri, was delivered to the navy in Mumbai on Tuesday, the navy said. 'The commissioning of versatile platforms like INS Tamal enhances the Indian Navy's reach, responsiveness, and resilience. I am confident that the ship will prove its mettle as a force multiplier in our operational architecture, towards safeguarding national maritime interests and promoting maritime security,' Singh said in his address. 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 Goa Shipyard Limited. 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. 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. The latest 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. INS Tamal is manned by a crew of about 250 sailors and 26 officers. Udaygiri, which is likely to be commissioned into service in August, has been built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). It is the second among the seven P-17A frigates under construction at MDL, Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd, Kolkata. The navy inducted the first P-17A class frigate, INS Nilgiri, on January 15, along with INS Vaghsheer, the sixth and final Kalvari-class submarine and Surat, a destroyer --- all built at MDL. It is rare for three major platforms to be commissioned on the same day. The project is a follow-on of the Shivalik class (P-17) frigates active in service. P-17A ships have enhanced stealth features and are fitted with modern weapons and sensors, a significant upgrade from the P-17 class, the navy said in another statement. 'The ships represent a quantum leap in the Indian Navy's in-house design capabilities at the Warship Design Bureau. The newly designed ships are also being built employing the philosophy of 'Integrated Construction', which involves extensive pre-outfitting at the Block stages to reduce the overall build periods. Udaygiri has been delivered to the Indian Navy, in a record time of 37 months from the date of launching,' it added.
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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
India Gazette
01-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Indian Navy's latest warship INS Tamal to be commissioned today in Russia
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): 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 country. In a social media post on X, the Indian Navy shared a video on INS Tamal, describing the journey and specifications of the warship. 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 officials. The 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 Defence. When 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 classes. 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 Naval Headquarters, the project was steered by the Directorate of Ship Production under the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition,' the statement added. Tamal 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 added. Force 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 knots. The 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, Russia. Tamal has successively completed extensive sea trials undertaken over three months to prove its systems, weapons and sensors. The 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 statement. The 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 33. Talking 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 partnership. On 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. (ANI)
