INS Tamal: India-Russia Naval Partnership Sets Sail
INS Tamal, a Russian-built guided missile frigate, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy's Western Fleet in Kaliningrad. Integrating Indian and Russian technologies, it signifies strengthened military cooperation. The 125-meter, 3900-ton vessel features advanced weaponry and has undergone rigorous training and trial assessments.
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The Indian Navy's INS Tamal, a guided missile frigate built in Russia, will be officially commissioned on July 1st in Kaliningrad, a significant addition to the Western Fleet. This milestone marks the successful integration of advanced Indian and Russian technology in naval development.
The 125-meter-long, 3900-tonne vessel boasts a formidable array of weaponry, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile. With a remarkable 26% of its components sourced indigenously, INS Tamal is an embodiment of India and Russia's collaborative military prowess.
The commissioning, presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, underscores this enhanced cooperation. As the final Krivak class frigate to be sourced, its debut sets a new standard with state-of-the-art capabilities in network-centric warfare and electronic warfare suites, representing a leap in naval innovation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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