INS Tamal, last Tushil-class stealth frigate from Russia, commissioned at Kaliningrad
On 1 July 2025 at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F 71), the eighth Project 1135.6 multi-role stealth frigate and second of the Tushil class.
Summary
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F 71) at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia, on 1 July 2025, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. INS Tamal is the eighth multi-role stealth frigate of Project 1135.6 and the second of the follow-on Tushil class; the first, INS Tushil, was commissioned on 9 December 2024. Commanded by Captain Sridhar Tata, the ship has 26% indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile and the HUMSA-NG sonar, and will join the Western Fleet.
Key facts
- Commissioned
- 1 July 2025, Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia
- Class
- Project 1135.6; second Tushil-class ship; eighth in series
- Indigenous content
- 26%, incl. BrahMos and HUMSA-NG sonar
- CO
- Captain Sridhar Tata
- Fleet
- Western Fleet
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was INS Tamal commissioned on 1 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad
Indian Navy: INS Tamal (F 71) was commissioned on 01 Jul 2025 at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia.
INS Tamal is the second ship of which class of frigates?
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Correct answer: B — Tushil class
Indian Navy: INS Tamal is the eighth multi-role stealth frigate of Project 1135.6 and the second of the additional follow-on Tushil class of ships.
What share of indigenous components does INS Tamal have, according to the Navy (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — 26%
Indian Navy: though built in Russia, the ship has 26% indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile and HUMSA-NG sonar system.