Source: IT
Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission INS Tushil, a stealth missile frigate under Project 1135.6, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad.
About INS Tushil:
- INS Tushil is part of the upgraded Krivak III class of Project 1135.6 frigates. It is the seventh ship in this series.
- Built at: Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia.
- Contract: Signed in October 2016 between the Indian Navy, JSC Rosoboronexport, and the Government of India.
- Key Features:
- Specification: A length of 125 metres and a displacement of 3,900 tonnes.
- Stealth Design: Incorporates radar-absorbing materials and an advanced hull design to reduce detectability.
- Speed: Capable of speeds exceeding 30 knots.
- Weapon Systems: Equipped with guided missiles, advanced radars, and weapon systems for enhanced anti-surface and anti-air warfare.
- Helicopter Deck: Supports operations for naval helicopters, enhancing its multi-role capabilities.
- Combat Versatility: Focused on anti-surface, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare.
- Significance:
- Strategic Asset: Strengthens India’s maritime security and naval firepower.
- It incorporates both Indian and Russian technologies, with Indian components accounting for 26 percent of its construction.
- Indo-Russian Collaboration: Highlights robust military and technical cooperation between India and Russia.
- Modernization: Enhances India’s blue-water navy capabilities with state-of-the-art technology.
- Regional Stability: Contributes to India’s efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Strategic Asset: Strengthens India’s maritime security and naval firepower.
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INS Tushil, India’s advanced stealth-guided missile frigate, is set to be commissioned in Russia during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit. Learn about its development, features, and strategic importance.
