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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.
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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
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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.
