INS Tamal Joins Indian Navy: A Lethal Mix of Indian and Russian Technology

The Indian Navy commissioned the INS Tamal, a Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate, in Kaliningrad. As the eighth Krivak class ship, it integrates advanced Indian and Russian technologies, featuring sophisticated weaponry and warfare systems. It's the last foreign-sourced frigate, alongside two domestic builds at Goa Shipyard.

In a significant development for naval defense, the Indian Navy has commissioned the INS Tamal, a Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate, in the coastal city of Kaliningrad, Russia. The formidable warship is equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry and surveillance systems, prominently featuring the BrahMos supersonic missile.

The INS Tamal represents the culmination of two decades of naval collaboration with Russia, being the eighth Krivak class frigate to join the Indian fleet. Built at the Yantar shipyard, this 125-meter long, 3,900-tonne vessel is an epitome of Indo-Russian maritime engineering excellence, integrating cutting-edge technologies from both nations.

With its robust network-centric warfare capabilities, the INS Tamal is set to enhance the Indian Navy's combat readiness. Significantly, it is the final such vessel to be procured from abroad, as India prepares to build its own with technology transfers from Russia at the Goa Shipyard Ltd.

(With inputs from agencies.)