INS Tamal bolsters India-Italy defence ties with port call at Naples

August 17, 2025 2:09 PM

INS Tamal bolsters India-Italy defence ties with port call at Naples

The Indian Navy’s latest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, concluded a significant port call at Naples, Italy, from August 13-16, during its return journey to India, reinforcing the strategic partnership between India and Italy, formally elevated in 2023. The visit highlighted growing defence cooperation and maritime collaboration between the two nations. Prior to arriving at Naples, INS Tamal conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with ITS Trieste, the Italian Navy’s newly commissioned Landing He...

INS Tamal joins Indian fleet, reinforces Indo-Russian naval cooperation

July 2, 2025 2:00 AM

INS Tamal joins Indian fleet, reinforces Indo-Russian naval cooperation

In a boost to India’s maritime defence capabilities, the Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned its latest stealth frigate, INS Tamal (F 71), at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The commissioning ceremony was held in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, along with senior Indian and Russian naval and government officials. INS Tamal is the eighth multi-role stealth frigate under Project 1135.6 and the second vessel in...

Indian Navy to commission stealth frigate ‘Tamal’ in Russia on July 1

June 22, 2025 1:49 PM

Indian Navy to commission stealth frigate ‘Tamal’ in Russia on July 1

The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest stealth multi-role frigate, INS Tamal, on July 1 at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, in the presence of senior Indian and Russian defence officials. INS Tamal is the eighth Krivak-class frigate to be inducted from Russia and the second ship of the upgraded Tushil class, following the Talwar and Teg-cl...