Stealth Frigate Capability Enhancement – INS Tamal

In July 2025, INS Tamal was commissioned at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia.

  • INS Tamal is the eighth multi-role stealth frigate under Project 1135.6 and the second follow-on Tushil-class vessel.
  • It is the last foreign-built warship of the Indian Navy, marking a milestone in India’s self-reliance journey.
  • The ship was originally designated for Russia under the name Admiral Istomin before being inducted by India.
  • INS Tamal is designed for blue-water operations across air, surface, sub-surface, and electromagnetic warfare domains.
  • The frigate incorporates stealth features to reduce radar signature and enhance survivability in hostile environments.
  • It is equipped with BrahMos for precision strike capability against surface targets.
  • It ....
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