India to Commission Powerful New Warship Tamal With Enhanced Indigenous Systems

The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest stealth multi-role frigate at Kaliningrad, Russia.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

Named Tamal, it will be the eighth in the series of Krivak class frigates that would be commissioned from Russia.

Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, would preside over the ceremony along with other Indian and Russian government and defence officials.

A statement from the Naval spokesperson stated that Tamal is the second ship of the Tushil Class, which are the upgraded versions of their predecessors, Talwar and Teg classes having three ships each. India, as part of the broader contract for Tushil class, is also building two similar frigates called the Triput class at Goa Shipyard Limited with transfer of technology and design assistance from the Russian Side. By the conclusion of this series of ships, the Indian Navy will be operating ten ships with similar capabilities and commonality in equipment, weapon and sensor fit over four different classes.