Enhanced Collaboration

• Focus areas:
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Space Exploration
  • Counter-Terrorism

INS Tushil: Symbol of Collaboration

• “Made in India” Content: Increasing in Indian Navy ships, showcasing collaborative prowess between Indian and Russian industries.
• Represents India’s strides toward technological excellence through partnerships.
• Type: Upgraded Krivak III-class frigate of Project 1135.6.
• Series History:
  • Six already in service (three Talwar-class and three Teg-class ships).
  • All Krivak frigates powered by Zorya Nashproekt engines from Ukraine.
• Current Build:
  • Seventh in the series; first of two new follow-on ships.
  • Built under the 2016 India-Russia deal for four stealth frigates.
• Designed for blue water operations across naval warfare dimensions:
  • Air, Surface, Underwater, and Electromagnetic.
• Equipped with a range of advanced weapon systems for multi-role effectiveness.

Construction and Delivery Timeline

• Split Build:
  • Two ships in Russia.
  • Two at Goa Shipyard Ltd. (India) under technology transfer.
• Second Frigate: Tamal to be delivered in early 2024.
• Delays:
  • Initially due to COVID-19.
  • Further affected by the Ukraine war.

Indian Navy’s Role in Maritime Security

• Net Security Provider:
  • Safeguarding maritime trade routes:
    • Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Suez to Malacca, Australia to Madagascar.
  • Countering piracy, arms/drug smuggling, and non-state actor threats.
• Global Partnerships:
  • Working with friendly nations to ensure secure maritime trade and promote unhindered commerce.

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief

• Indian Navy as the first responder in crises within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
• Prepared for timely aid to regional allies during disasters.