INS Tamal, last foreign-built warship, commissioned, marking shift to indigenisation
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F71), a multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, in Kaliningrad, Russia. This commissioning is significant as Tamal is the last foreign-built major warship to be inducted into the Indian Navy, aligning with the government's "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" and "Make in India" initiatives focused on indigenisation. Tamal is the eighth ship in the Project 1135.6 series (Talwar class) and the second of the follow-on Tushil-class frigates. It symbolizes the deep Indo-Russian defence partnership, being the 51st ship produced under this collaboration over 65 years, and is equipped with dual-role BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
Key Points
- INS Tamal, a multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, has been commissioned in Russia.
- It marks a pivotal moment as the last foreign-built major warship to be inducted by the Indian Navy, emphasizing a shift towards indigenisation.
- The commissioning highlights the long-standing and deep Indo-Russian strategic defence partnership.
- The ship is part of the Project 1135.6 series and is equipped for blue-water operations, capable of engaging threats across all naval warfare dimensions.
- Its induction reinforces India's commitment to self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
Exam Facts
- Ship name: INS Tamal (F71).
- Commissioned in: Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia.
- Project: Project 1135.6 series (Talwar class), second of Tushil-class frigates.
- Key initiatives: Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India.
- Indo-Russian collaboration: 51st ship produced over 65 years.
- Weapons: Dual-role BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
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