All about INS Tamal: India’s last imported warship, its journey and key features
INS Tamal, the Indian Navy's last imported warship, is set to arrive in India after a 20,000-km journey from Russia's Kaliningrad. Equipped with BrahMos missiles, stealth design and advanced surveillance systems, the vessel will be deployed at Karwar under the Western Naval Command, strengthening India's maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s newest warship INS Tamal is set to arrive in India tomorrow (12 September) after completing a nearly 20,000-kilometre voyage from Kaliningrad, Russia. The Indian flag was recently hoisted on the vessel, marking its commissioning, and it will now join active service.
Significantly, INS Tamal will be the last foreign-built warship to enter the Navy. Going forward, only indigenous warships will be inducted, a major milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in defence production.
INS Tamal is a powerful anti-submarine warfare vessel, equipped to launch BrahMos cruise missiles and fitted with advanced radars, sensors and electronic warfare systems. It will be based at the Karwar naval base under the Western Naval Command, boosting India’s maritime strength in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean Region.
Key features of INS Tamal
- Advanced surveillance radars and sensors.
- Precision strike capability against enemy ships and submarines.
- Long-range anti-ship and surface-to-air missiles.
- State-of-the-art electronic warfare systems and indigenous navigation tech.
- Stealth design to reduce radar detection.
- Flight deck facility for helicopter operations.
With its induction, India’s naval presence in the western seaboard will be further reinforced, enhancing maritime security and vigilance across the Indian Ocean.