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Hindustan Times
18 hours 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.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Tamal, last foreign-made warship, commissioned; Udaygiri delivered
The Navy commissioned INS Tamal, a Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate that also features dual role BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, into the force Tuesday. It is the last warship to be inducted from a foreign source in the backdrop of India's push to achieve self-reliance in defence. Additionally, Yard 12652 (Udaygiri), the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDSL) in Mumbai, was delivered, the Navy said in a statement. INS Tamal's commissioning ceremony was held at Yantar shipyard in Russia's Kaliningrad, where it was built. The ship will soon embark for her homeport of Karwar in Karnataka, the Navy said. '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. INS Tamal is the eighth multi-role stealth frigate in Project 1135.6 — a series of frigates built by Russia for the Indian Navy — and the second of the additional follow-on Tushil class of ships. The first ship of Tushil class (INS Tushil) was commissioned in December last year. The seven Project 1135.6 ships inducted thus far are part of the Western Fleet, 'The Sword Arm' of the Navy under the Western Naval Command. INS Tamal has a crew of about 250 sailors and 26 officers and is commanded by Captain Sridhar Tata, a gunnery and missile warfare specialist. The ship is equipped 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. Udaygiri, meanwhile, is the second among the seven Project 17A frigates under construction at MDSL, Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd, Kolkata. Project 17A is a follow-on to Shivalik class (Project 17) frigates active in service. As per Navy, P-17A ships have enhanced stealth features and fitted with 'State of the Art' weapons and sensors, including supersonic surface-to-surface, and medium-range surface-to-air missile systems.
New Indian Express
a day 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
a day ago
- 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.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
INS Tamal commissioned in Kaliningrad, marks end of foreign-built Indian Navy warships
The Indian Navy on Tuesday (July 1, 2025) commissioned INS Tamal (F71), a multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. Tamal is the last foreign-built major warship to be inducted into the Indian Navy, in line with the Government's emphasis on indigenisation under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. Final Russian Frigate The ship is the eighth in the series of Project 1135.6 (also known as the Talwar class) and the second of the follow-on Tushil-class frigates. All seven previous ships of the class are part of the Navy's Western Fleet under the Western Naval Command. The warship is commanded by Captain Sridhar Tata, a specialist in gunnery and missile warfare. The commissioning ceremony included a joint guard of honour by personnel from the ship's crew and Russia's Baltic Naval Fleet. Mikhaeil Babich, Deputy Director General of the Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation of the Russian Federation, highlighted the longstanding maritime cooperation between the two nations. Vice Admiral R. Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, noted that Tamal symbolised the depth of Indo-Russian defence partnership. 'The Indo-Russian strategic partnership has stood the test of time, with Tamal being the 51st ship produced under this collaboration over the past 65 years,' he said. Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, the chief guest at the ceremony, said that the commissioning of Tamal marked a key milestone in India's maritime defence capability and bilateral ties with Russia. 'INS Tamal joins the illustrious list of Talwar, Teg, and Tushil-class ships, renowned for their dependability and combat prowess,' he said. He added that, although constructed in Russia, Tamal incorporates 26% indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range supersonic cruise missile and the HUMSA-NG sonar system. 'The construction of the next two ships of the class in India further enhances the scope and potential of synergising mutual strengths and joint capabilities,' he remarked. Designed for blue-water operations, Tamal is capable of engaging threats across all four dimensions of naval warfare — air, surface, sub-surface, and electronic. Combat capabilities The ship is equipped with dual-role BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, vertically launched surface-to-air missiles with extended range, a 100 mm main gun, 30 mm Close-In Weapon Systems, anti-submarine rocket launchers, and heavyweight torpedoes. It also features advanced automated systems for nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) defence, as well as centralised damage control and firefighting systems that can be operated from protected control posts. Tamal is expected to set sail shortly for her homeport at Karwar in Karnataka.
