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News: INS Tamal is set to be commissioned in June 2025. It will be India’s last imported warship, marking a shift to full domestic warship production.
About INS Tamal
- It was built under Project 1135.6.
- INS Tamal belongs to an upgraded Krivak-III-class series.
- It is 125 meters long and weighs 3,900 tonnes. It integrates Russian design with Indian technology.
- Notably, around 26% of its components are sourced from Indian manufacturers.
- INS Tamal is equipped with a 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM), enhancing its naval artillery capabilities.
- It also features two Indigenous Triple Torpedo Launchers (ITTL) for 324mm torpedoes, ensuring effective anti-submarine warfare operations.
- The frigate carries a formidable array of missile systems, including BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and vertically launched Shtil surface-to-air missiles, bolstering both its offensive and defensive capabilities.
- It is designed for blue-water operations, the frigate is capable of engaging in multiple dimensions of naval warfare, including air, surface, underwater, and electronic warfare.
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