INS Tamal

INS Tamal: Recently, in a significant step towards India's defence self-reliance, INS Tamal, a state-of-the-art stealth multi-role frigate, is scheduled to be formally commissioned into the Indian Navy at Kaliningrad, Russia.

• About INS Tamal: Latest addition to India’s naval fleet, embodying both advanced technology and symbolic heritage.

  o Stealth multi-role frigate is part of the Krivak class series acquired from Russia over the past two decades.

  o Named Tamal after the mythical weapon wielded by Indra, the king of gods in Indian mythology, the ship reflects strength and precision in combat.

  o It is the second vessel in the Tushil-class series—an enhanced successor to the Talwar and Teg classes, each comprising three frigates.

  • Key Features: Indigenous Components: 26% made in India, including BrahMos cruise missiles for land and sea targets.

  o Enhanced Firepower: Equipped with Vertical Launch Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs), upgraded 100 mm gun, Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) systems, Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), torpedoes, and anti-submarine rockets.

  o Surveillance & EW Suite: Advanced radars, fire control, and electronic warfare systems for superior situational awareness.

  o Aerial Capability: Supports Air Early Warning & Multi-Role helicopters for extended reach.

  o High Performance: Top speed over 30 knots, high tonnage-to-firepower ratio, and proven endurance through extensive sea trials.