The Indian Navy crew that will operate Tamal, the stealth frigate under construction in Russia, reached St. Petersburg recently in preparation for its commissioning.
About INS Tamal:
It is a state-of-the-art stealth guided missile frigate.
It is an upgraded Krivak-III class frigate, and is part of a significant $2.5 billion deal between India and Russia for four stealth frigates, two to be built in Russia and the other two to be manufactured at Goa Shipyard Limited.
INS Tushil, the first of this, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in December 2024.
INS Tamal will be the last warship to be commissioned outside India or imported. The country now designs and constructs its own warships.
Following the delivery of INS Tamal, the Indian Navy will receive two additional frigates being constructed at Goa Shipyard Limited in India.
Key Features of INS Tamal:
It is designed for blue water operations, capable of engaging in various naval warfare dimensions, including air, surface, underwater and electronic warfare.
It measures 125 meters in length and has a displacement of 3,900 tonnes, blending Russian design with Indian technology.
Approximately 26% of its components are sourced from Indian manufacturers.
Armament:
The frigate is equipped with a 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM), which enhances its naval artillery capabilities.
Additionally, it has two Indigenous Triple Torpedo Launchers (ITTL) designed for 324mm torpedoes, allowing for effective anti-submarine warfare operations.
Missile Systems: INS Tamal carries an array of missile systems, including BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and vertically launched Shtil surface-to-air missiles, providing it with formidable offensive and defensive capabilities.
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