Power In High Seas : Indian Navy’s Russian-Manufactured Guided Missile Frigate INS Tamal Packs A Lethal Punch

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Indian Navy’s Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate INS Tamal that features an array of guns, surveillance systems and BrahMos supersonic missile was commissioned into the force at Russia’s coastal city of Kaliningrad.

The 125m long, 3900-tonne warship, packs a lethal punch as it features an impressive blend of Indian and Russian cutting-edge technologies and best practices in warship construction.

“INS Tamal is a formidable moving fortress at sea and is designed for blue water operations across the spectrum of naval warfare in all four dimensions that is air, surface, underwater and electromagnetic,” the Indian Navy said.

The commissioning ceremony, held at Yantar shipyard, was attended by Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, the flag officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.

INS Tamal is the eighth Krivak class frigates to be inducted from Russia over the past two decades.

In his address at the event, Vice Admiral Singh described the commissioning of Tamal as a “significant milestone” in India’s maritime defence capabilities.

INS Tamal joins the illustrious list of Talwar, Teg, and Tushil class of ships, renowned for their dependability and prowess, he said.

“The commissioning of versatile platforms like INS Tamal enhances the Indian Navy’s reach, responsiveness, and resilience,” he said.