Tamal Warship

Context

The Indian Navy is preparing to commission a new stealth frigate named Tamal, which is currently being built in Russia. This ship is significant because it will be the last warship commissioned outside of India. From now on, India plans to design and build its own warships.

About Tamal

Tamal is a stealth frigate, a modern, advanced warship designed for stealth operations, minimizing detection by enemy radar and other sensors.
Construction: It is being built in Russia as part of a deal between India and Russia.
Tamal is the last warship India will commission from another country, marking the end of India’s reliance on foreign-built warships.
Deal Background: The ship is part of a four-ship deal signed between India and Russia in October 2016 for additional stealth frigates. Under the deal:
- Two ships are being built in Russia (including Tamal).
- Two ships are being built in India under a technology transfer arrangement with Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL).
The commissioning of Tamal is expected to take place in early June 2025. Once commissioned, it will join the Indian Navy’s fleet.
Significance:
- Tamal marks the end of India’s reliance on foreign-built warships, as the country has now developed the capability to design and build its own warships.
- It is part of a broader push for India to strengthen its defense industry and become a self-reliant "builder's navy".
Previous Ship in the Deal:
- The first ship under the deal, INS Tushil, was commissioned in December 2024 in Kaliningrad, Russia.
- INS Tushil sailed over 12,500 nautical miles and visited eight countries before returning to its home port in Karwar in February 2025.

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