Why in the News?
The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Tamal, a stealth multi-role frigate and the last warship commissioned outside India, on July 1, 2025, at Kaliningrad, Russia.
About INS Tamal:
- Overview: It is the 8th Krivak-class and 2nd Tushil-class stealth frigate from Russia.
- Last to be imported: Final Indian Navy ship to be commissioned abroad, under the 2016 India-Russia IGA.
- Built at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad; sister ship INS Tushil was commissioned in Dec 2024; designed by Severnoye Bureau; overseen by the Indian Navy.
- Commissioning: It is scheduled for July 1, 2025 and will join the Western Naval Command.
- Etymology: Name inspired by a mythical sword of Indra; mascot blends Jambavant and Eurasian Brown Bear.
- Motto: “Sarvada Sarvatra Vijaya” – Victorious Always, Everytime.
Important Features:
- Indigenous components: It uses Indian-made parts in 26% of its systems, including those from companies like BEL and Tata.
- Stealth capacity: It has radar, sonar, and electronic systems to detect enemy ships and submarines.
- Patrol features: It can carry helicopters that help in sea patrol and rescue missions.
- Size: It is 125 metres long, weighs about 3,900 tonnes, and can move very fast, over 30 knots.
- Digital warfare: It has modern control systems that allow all its weapons and sensors to work together.
| [UPSC 2016] Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?
Options: (a) Amphibious warfare ship (b) Nuclear-powered submarine (c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel (d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier |
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