The Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal, a Tushil-class stealth frigate, on July 1, 2025, in Kaliningrad, Russia. Equipped with advanced sensors and BrahMos missiles, INS Tamal enhances India's maritime combat readiness and marks the last foreign-built warship before India fully shifts to indigenous warship production.

Key Points:

• INS Tamal is a Tushil-class stealth frigate built under the India-Russia defence collaboration and commissioned into the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet.
• It is armed with state-of-the-art weapons including BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and advanced radar and sonar systems.
• The ship is part of Project 11356, and it represents the final foreign-built vessel before India’s transition to full indigenous warship construction.
• The commissioning highlights India’s increasing focus on maritime security, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.
• It aligns with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives, aiming for greater self-reliance in defence manufacturing.