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New Indian Express
9 hours ago
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- 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."
Time of India
10 hours ago
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- 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.
India Gazette
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Indian Navy's latest warship INS Tamal commissioned in Russia
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned its latest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, in Russia, the last warship to have been built outside the country. According to an official release, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F71) on July 1 at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, in a ceremony. The signing of the Delivery Act was done by the Commanding Officer Designate and Sergey Kupriynav, Director General of the Russian Naval Department, formalising the transfer of the ship to the Indian Navy. The event was attended by Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. Also present were Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller Warship Production and Acquisition, and Vice Admiral Sergie Lipin, Commander of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy, along with senior officials from the Indian and Russian governments, navies, and defence industries. 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, in the presence of the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. 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. Captain Sridhar Tata, a gunnery and missile warfare specialist, commands the ship. The ceremony kicked off with an impressive joint Guard of Honour comprising personnel from the ship's crew and Russia's Baltic Naval Fleet. The ceremony was declared open by Andrey Sergeyvich Puchkov - Director General United Shipbuilding Corporation. In his inaugural speech, Mikhaeeilv Babich, Deputy Director General of the Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation of the Russian Federation, spoke about the maritime technological cooperation between the Indian and Russian navies and its growing future trajectory. This was followed by addresses of senior Russian government dignitaries and Vice Admiral R Swaminathan, CWP&A, who highlighted the commissioning of Tamal as symbolic of the strategic partnership between India and Russia. It also exemplifies the collaborative strength and the ability to dovetail the technologies of both nations into one combat platform. He commented that the Indo-Russian strategic partnership has stood the test of time, with Tamal being the 51st ship being produced under this collaborative effort in the past 65 years . He congratulated all those involved in the project, especially the shipyard workers, Indian and Russian OEMs, for their excellent workmanship and flawless integration of indigenous systems, contributing handsomely to the Aatmanirbhar and Make in India initiative of the GOI. This was followed by the signing of the Delivery Act by the Commanding Officer Designate and Mr Sergey Kupriynav, Director General of the Russian Naval Department, formalising the transfer of the ship to the Indian Navy. The next ceremony involved the lowering of the Russian Navy flag, followed by the reading of the Commissioning Warrant issued by the Chief of the Naval Staff to the Commanding Officer. The Indian Naval ensign was hoisted in the presence of distinguished guests, accompanied by the national anthem and a ceremonial salute by the 'Colour Guard' proudly presented by the Crew. Simultaneously, the ship's commissioning pennant was also hoisted, signifying its induction into active Naval service. The pennant will remain aflutter till the time the ship remains in commission. In his address, the Chief Guest, Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, noted that the commissioning of Tamal into the Indian Navy marked a significant milestone in the country's maritime defence capabilities and Indo-Russian Cooperation. He commented that INS Tamal joins the illustrious list of Talwar, Teg, and Tushil class of ships, renowned for their dependability and prowess. The CinC congratulated the crew and Yantar Shipyard for their efforts in making the commissioning ceremony impressive and memorable. He extended his appreciation to the Russian Ministry of Defence, FSMTC, Rosoboronexport, United Shipping Corporation, Yantar Shipyard, and the Warship Overseeing Team for their relentless efforts in building the warship. 'The commissioning of versatile platforms like INS Tamal enhances the Indian Navy's reach, responsiveness, and resilience,' he said. '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,' he said. The Chief guest also acknowledged the Russian Navy and Baltic Fleet for their role in bringing Tamal to its full combat capability and appreciated the commissioning crew for their dedication and professionalism. He remarked that, though being built in Russia, the ship has 26 per cent indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile and HUMSA-NG Sonar system. The construction of the next two ships of the class in India further enhances the scope, potential and wide horizon in harnessing and synergising mutual strengths and joint capabilities. He concluded his address by emphasising that the Indian Navy stands as a credible, capable, cohesive, and future-ready force ready to meet any challenges anytime, anywhere. The Chief Guest was shown around the ship by the Commanding Officer and explained the various upgrades made by the ship in addressing the challenges faced by her sister ships and advancements as compared to the previous classes of ships. This was followed by souvenir exchange before signing the visitors' book. He then proceeded to interact with the guests and dignitaries at High Tea. 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 ie. air, surface, underwater and electromagnetic. The ship was launched on 24 February 2022. She sailed for her maiden sea trials in November 2024. She completed an exhaustive schedule of Factory Trials, State Committee Trials and the Delivery Acceptance Trials, both in harbour and at sea, by Jun 2025. The ship has successfully carried out trial firing of all her Russian weapon systems, including the vertically launched surface-to-air missile Shtil-1, artillery weapons and torpedoes. Tamal punches well above her weight with dual-role BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, vertically launched surface-to-air missiles with extended ranges, the standard 30 MM Close-in Weapon System, the 100 MM Main gun and very potent ASW rockets and heavyweight torpedoes. Tamal is an amalgamation of Indian and Russian technologies with a host of state-of-the-art communication and network-centric operational capabilities. The complement of advanced electronic warfare suite and advanced EO/IR systems adds ears and eyes to this potent platform. The highly versatile combat management system fuses all weapons and sensors into an effective fighting machine. The ship is also capable of embarking the upgraded Anti-submarine and Airborne Early Warning helicopters, the Kamov 28 and Kamov 31, which are formidable force multipliers. The ship has been equipped with complex automated systems for nuclear, biological and chemical defence, including damage control and fire-fighting that can be operated centrally from sheltered posts. These complex systems aid in minimising casualties, achieve rapid restoration of combat effectiveness, and enhance combat capability and survivability. INS Tamal is manned by a crew of about 250 sailors and 26 officers. The officers and sailors of this ship embody the ship's motto - Sarvatra Sarvada Vijaya (Victory always everywhere), signifying Tamal's undying commitment to operational excellence in every mission, complementing the Indian Navy's motto 'Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Ready Force Safeguarding National Maritime Interests - Anytime, Anywhere'. The ship will soon embark on her maiden passage back to her homeport of Karwar in Karnataka. Tamal will touch various ports enroute and showcase her combat prowess. It would reach India in combat-ready condition, set to dominate the maritime space. (ANI)
India.com
13 hours ago
- General
- India.com
Meet INS Tamal (F71): Indian Navys New Warrior, Pakistans Nightmare - Armed With Brahmos And Precision Weapons
photoDetails english The Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F 71) on Tuesday at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia, in the presence of VAdm Sanjay Jasjit Singh, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. VAdm Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller Warship Production and Acquisition, VAdm Sergie Lipin, Commander Baltic Fleet of the Russian Federation Navy, were also present on the occasion, along with other senior officials from the Indian and Russian Governments, Navies, and industries. 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. Updated:Jul 01, 2025, 09:04 PM IST INS Tamal 1 / 13 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. Indigenous Components 2 / 13 The ship has 26% indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile and HUMSA-NG Sonar system. Includes BrahMos 3 / 13 Tamal punches well above her weight with dual-role BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, vertically launched surface-to-air missiles with extended ranges, the standard 30 MM Close-in Weapon System, the 100 MM Main gun, and very potent ASW rockets and heavyweight torpedoes. Tamal's Construction 4 / 13 Tamal's construction was overseen by an Indian team of specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team stationed at Kaliningrad, under the aegis of the Embassy of India, Moscow. Force Multipliers 5 / 13 ANI reported that force multipliers include Air Early Warning and Multi Role helicopters, which can operate from the deck of Tamal. Combat Capability 6 / 13 The combat capability of the ship is augmented by a host of Network Centric Warfare capabilities and an advanced Electronic Warfare suite. INS Tamal's Features 7 / 13 The complement of advanced electronic warfare suite and advanced EO/IR systems adds ears and eyes to this potent platform. The combat management system fuses all weapons and sensors into an effective fighting machine. The ship is also capable of embarking the upgraded Anti-submarine and Airborne Early Warning helicopters, the Kamov 28 and Kamov 31, which are formidable force multipliers. Crew 8 / 13 INS Tamal is manned by a crew of about 250 sailors and 26 officers. The officers and sailors of this ship embody the ships motto – Sarvatra Sarvada Vijaya (Victory always everywhere), signifying Tamal's undying commitment to operational excellence in every mission, complementing the Indian Navy's motto 'Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Ready Force Safeguarding National Maritime Interests – Anytime, Anywhere'. INS Tamal's Trials 9 / 13 Tamal has successively completed extensive sea trials undertaken over three months to prove its systems, weapons, and sensors. Complex Automated Systems 10 / 13 The ship has been equipped with complex automated systems for nuclear, biological and chemical defence, including damage control and fire-fighting that can be operated centrally from sheltered posts. These complex systems aid in minimising casualties, achieve rapid restoration of combat effectiveness, and enhance combat capability and survivability. Tamal's Weight 11 / 13 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. Other Features 12 / 13 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. Credits 13 / 13 Photo Credit: All images from @indiannavy/X
India Today
14 hours 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
