NEWS – INS Tamal, a Russian-built guided missile stealth frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Kaliningrad, Russia

HIGHLIGHTS

• It is part of Project 1135.6 and the second of the follow-on Tushil class, following INS Tushil commissioned in December 2024
• The ship is equipped with BrahMos supersonic missiles, advanced guns, and surveillance systems, enhancing multi-role capabilities
• INS Tamal is the 51st warship built under Indo-Russian naval cooperation over the last 65 years
• The 125-meter-long, 3,900-tonne vessel integrates Indian and Russian technology, reflecting high standards in warship construction
• Named after Indra’s mythical combat sword, Tamal joins Talwar, Teg, and Tushil class ships known for reliability and combat power
• The vessel marks the final foreign-built platform for India, signalling a shift towards indigenous naval shipbuilding