INS Tamal Commissioned: India’s Latest Stealth Multi-Role Frigate Joins the Naval Fleet

Kaliningrad, July 01, 2025

In a significant boost to India's maritime prowess, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal, its newest stealth multi-role frigate, in a formal ceremony held at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The event was presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.

 Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal in a formal ceremony held at Kaliningrad, Russia.

Cutting-Edge Capabilities

INS Tamal represents a new generation of Indian naval warships, integrating advanced technologies and multi-domain warfare capabilities. Compared to its predecessors, the frigate is outfitted with enhanced combat and surveillance systems, including:

• Vertically Launched Surface-to-Air Missiles (VL-SAM)

• Upgraded 100 MM naval gun

• Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) targeting systems

• 30 MM Close-In Weapon System (CIWS)

• Heavyweight torpedoes and urgent-attack anti-submarine rockets

• State-of-the-art fire control and surveillance radars

These features ensure formidable air defense, surface strike, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, making INS Tamal a highly versatile asset in India's naval arsenal.

Aerial Force Multipliers

The frigate is designed to operate with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and multi-role helicopters, significantly extending its reach and effectiveness in various maritime operations, including search and rescue, surveillance, and anti-surface warfare.

A Motto That Inspires

INS Tamal proudly bears the motto ‘Sarvada Sarvatra Vijaya’—Victorious Always Everytime—echoing the Navy’s ethos of unwavering commitment to operational excellence. It aligns seamlessly with the Indian Navy’s overarching vision: “Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive and Future Ready Force Safeguarding National Maritime Interests – Anytime, Anywhere.”

Strategic Significance

The induction of INS Tamal comes at a time when India is strengthening its maritime capabilities to protect national interests across the Indo-Pacific. As part of the Western Naval Command, the frigate will play a crucial role in maintaining regional security, ensuring freedom of navigation, and enhancing India’s blue water capabilities.

INS Tamal is more than just a warship—it is a testament to India’s growing maritime ambition, technological advancement, and strategic partnership with Russia. With her commissioning, the Indian Navy takes yet another powerful step toward securing the nation’s maritime frontiers in an increasingly dynamic global environment.