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Time of India
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INS Tamal, stealth warship with BrahMos, coming next week: Why it matters, specifications, weapons, and Indian Navy's future plans
The Indian Navy will commission INS Tamal , a Tushil-class guided-missile stealth frigate built in Kaliningrad, Russia, on 1 July 2025. The ship is the fourth and final follow-on Project 11356 vessel ordered under a 2016 agreement between India and Russia. Its induction closes the current chapter of foreign frigate purchases and supports the Navy's plan for a 200-ship force and about 500 aircraft in the coming years. INS Tamal Commissioning: Why this matters With INS Tamal, the Navy signals a clear move from buyer's navy to builder's navy. Future surface combatants will primarily come from Indian shipyards, which are currently working on new frigate, destroyer, and carrier projects said a senior officer told TOI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo INS Tamal Commissioning signals shift to home-built warships The ceremony will mark the Navy's last import under the Talwar class. Two related frigates—INS Triput and INS Tavasya—are being built at Goa Shipyard with more than 60 per cent Indian components, showing the growing role of the domestic industry. INS Tamal Ship specifications Live Events Length: about 125 metres Beam: 15 metres Displacement: around 4,000 tons Propulsion: gas turbines Top speed: above 30 knots The design supports long deployments in open seas and can operate alone or within task groups. INS Tamal: Weapons and sensors BrahMos cruise missiles for long-range strikes Shtil-1 surface-to-air missiles for air defence 100 mm main gun for surface targets AK-630 close-in weapon system for point defence Torpedo tubes and RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets A flight deck and hangar allow one naval helicopter for surveillance and anti-submarine duties. Indian Navy: Building the future fleet Indian yards are advancing several major lines: Project 17A Nilgiri-class stealth frigates (INS Nilgiri, INS Himgiri, INS Udaygiri in trials) Project 15B Visakhapatnam-class destroyers (INS Visakhapatnam, INS Mormugao in service) Indian Navy Submarine and carrier plans Final Scorpène-class submarine INS Vagsheer is on sea trials. Project 75I next-generation submarines are under procurement. Work continues on a third aircraft carrier to extend reach in the Indo-Pacific. Indian navy helicopter requirements The Navy projects a need for: 123 Naval Multi-Role Helicopters for deck operations for its fleet 111 Naval Utility Helicopters for shipborne logistics and short-range tasks. The Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF) is under development for carrier air wings. Indian Navy's Strategic Outlook INS Tamal's entry underlines India's plan to protect its interests across the Indian Ocean and beyond with a self-reliant, technology-driven force. A mix of new carriers, amphibious ships, submarines and aircraft will help counter growing maritime activity in the region and maintain credible deterrence.
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05-05-2025
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India to receive final Russian-built frigate Tamal by May-end, commissioning likely in June
India is likely to take delivery of the frigate Tamal by the end of May, marking the arrival of the last imported warship built by Russia under an ongoing defence cooperation programme, according to a report read more India is likely to take delivery of the frigate Tamal by the end of May, marking the arrival of the last imported warship built by Russia under an ongoing defence cooperation programme. According to News 18, citing sources, the frigate is slated for commissioning into the Indian Navy by June and will feature a robust suite of weapon systems, including BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and anti-submarine rocket launchers. Constructed as part of Project 11356, Tamal is an upgraded Krivak III-class frigate designed for blue-water operations. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The vessel is equipped to handle multi-dimensional warfare, including air, surface, underwater, and electromagnetic threats. The induction of Tamal is expected to further strengthen the Indian Navy's operational readiness and power projection in the Indo-Pacific region. With inputs from agencies
