INS Tushil, a stealth guided missile frigate of the Krivak III class, is set to join the Indian Navy. Built in Russia with 26% Indian components, it boasts advanced technology, a top speed of 30 knots, and a displacement of 3,900 tonnes. It strengthens India's naval power and India-Russia ties.
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The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, at Kaliningrad, Russia.
INS Tushil is part of the upgraded Krivak III class of Project 1135.6 frigates. It is the seventh ship in this series and the first of two additional frigates being built under a 2016 agreement between India and Russia.
The ship was constructed at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad and has undergone various trials, including Factory Sea Trials, State Committee Trials, and Delivery Acceptance Trials.
The ship reached a top speed of over 30 knots during these tests.
The frigate features a length of 125 metres and a displacement of 3,900 tonnes.
It incorporates both Indian and Russian technologies, with Indian components accounting for 26 percent of its construction.
Indian firms such as BrahMos Aerospace, Bharat Electronics Limited, and Nova Integrated Systems have contributed to the ship’s development.
Named Tushil, meaning “protector shield,” the ship’s motto is “Nirbhay, Abhedya aur Balsheel” (Fearless, Indomitable, Resolute).
INS Tushil will become part of the Western Fleet under the Western Naval Command. It is expected to bolster the Navy’s operational capabilities and further the strategic partnership between India and Russia.
It is a type of warship. In different eras, the roles and capabilities of ships classified as frigates have varied. The name frigate in the 17th to early 18th centuries was given to any full-rigged ship built for speed and maneuverability, intended to be used in scouting, escort and patrol roles.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q.INS Tushil, recently inducted into the Indian Navy, is associated with which of the following? (a) A stealth frigate built under the "Project 75" submarine program. (b) A stealth frigate built under the India-Russia defense cooperation program. (c) An advanced aircraft carrier built in India. (d) A nuclear-powered submarine developed indigenously under the "Arihant" project. Answer: b Explanation: INS Tushil is a stealth frigate built as part of the India-Russia defense cooperation under Project 11356. It is designed for multi-role capabilities, including anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare. It reflects the deep defense ties between India and Russia and is part of the efforts to modernize the Indian Navy. |
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