INS Tamal and INS Surat make port call at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Indian Navy ships INS Tamal and INS Surat arrived at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 27 and 28 August 2025 respectively for a port call with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces.
Summary
Indian Navy ships INS Tamal, the eighth Talwar-class stealth frigate, and INS Surat, the Navy's latest indigenously built guided-missile destroyer, arrived at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 27 and 28 August 2025 respectively. During the port call the crews were to engage with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and Border Guards through sports fixtures, visits to naval facilities and discussions. The Defence Ministry said the visit underscores India's commitment to defence collaboration with Saudi Arabia.
Key facts
- Ships
- INS Tamal (8th Talwar-class stealth frigate); INS Surat (indigenous guided-missile destroyer)
- Arrival
- Jeddah – INS Tamal 27 Aug, INS Surat 28 Aug 2025
- Engagement
- Royal Saudi Naval Forces and Border Guards
Practice MCQs 1 questions
INS Tamal, which made a port call at Jeddah in August 2025, is:
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Correct answer: A — The eighth Talwar-class stealth frigate
INS Tamal is the eighth ship of the Talwar-class stealth frigates; INS Surat is the latest indigenous guided-missile destroyer.