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INS Tushil: Find Out What Makes India's New Stealth Warship So Powerful
INS Tushil: Find Out What Makes India's New Stealth Warship So Powerful
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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Monday commissioned a new multi-role stealth frigate 'INS Tushil' into the Indian Navy. The warship has been jointly developed at the Yantra Shipyard
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This 125-metre, 3900-tonne multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate INS Tushil packs a host of lethal features making it one of the technologically advanced frigates in the world, Igor Korotchenko, the Editor-in-Chief of National Defence magazine and the Director at the Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade, told Sputnik India.The new vessel was also balanced in terms of its configuration, featuring stealth technology that reduces its radar signature, aligning it with modern trends in naval construction, the expert highlighted.The commissioning of INS Tushil served India's geopolitical interests in view of the "regional rivals" as well as was in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' push, Korotchenko said.Russia had once again proven why it was a "partner of choice" for India when it comes to defence-industrial cooperation, he remarked, underscoring that no other country – France, Israel, or the United States – was able to match in terms of technology transfer.At the commissioning of INS Tushil on Monday, Defence Minister Singh described Russia's support for 'Make in India' policy as "another important example of deep friendship" between the two countries.INS Tushil is designed for blue water operations across the spectrum of naval warfare in all four dimensions – air, surface, underwater and electromagnetic, according to an Indian Defence Ministry statement.Moreover, INS Tushil could also land on its deck upgraded anti-submarine and airborne early warning helicopters – the Kamov 28 and Kamov 31 – known be "force multipliers". Powered by an advanced gas turbine propulsion plant, Tushil is capable of achieving speeds over 30 knots per hour, the Defence Ministry said.The contract for building INS Tushil and other frigates was signed between JSC Rosoboronexport and the Indian Navy in October 2016.According to the Indian readout, the "indigenous content" of INS Tushil is around 26%, which includes around 33 'Made in India' systems. The major Indian Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) involved were BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited, Keltron, Nova Integrated Systems from Tata, Elcome Marine, Johnson Controls India and many more," according to the statement.The name Tushil means the ‘the protector shield’ and its crest represents the ‘Abhedya Kavacham’ (impenetrable shield) and its motto, as stated by the Defence Ministry, is ‘Nirbhay, Abhedya aur Balsheel’ (Fearless, Indomitable, Resolute).INS Tushil will join the ‘Sword Arm’ of the Indian Navy's Western Naval Command, it said.
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INS Tushil: Find Out What Makes India's New Stealth Warship So Powerful
19:41 09.12.2024 (Updated: 20:04 09.12.2024) Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned a new multi-role stealth frigate 'INS Tushil' into the Indian Navy on Monday. The warship has been jointly developed by India and Russia at the Yantra Shipyard in Kaliningrad.
This 125-metre, 3900-tonne multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate INS Tushil packs a host of lethal features making it one of the technologically advanced frigates in the world, Igor Korotchenko, the Editor-in-Chief of National Defence magazine and the Director at the Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade, told Sputnik India.
"One of the distinguishing features of the "Tushil" is that it's missile frigate is equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which has been developed by a Russian-Indian joint venture (JV). As such, the primary strike weapon is a product of the Make in India programme," Korotchenko explained.
The new vessel was also balanced in terms of its configuration, featuring stealth technology that reduces its radar signature, aligning it with modern trends in naval construction, the expert highlighted.
"Moreover, Tushil is designed for autonomy, capable of operating in distant maritime zones. It is equipped with advanced anti-submarine warfare and air defence systems, making it a versatile platform for multiple missions," Korotchenko stated.
The commissioning of INS Tushil served India's geopolitical interests in view of the "regional rivals" as well as was in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' push, Korotchenko said.
"India is expected to have 10 such warships in the coming years. But, it will be necessary to double this number, with the ideal goal being to acquire 24 units. This opens up opportunities for building another 14 similar combat ships under Russian licence at Indian shipyards," the military expert said.
Russia had once again proven why it was a "partner of choice" for India when it comes to
defence-industrial cooperation, he remarked, underscoring that no other country – France, Israel, or the United States – was able to match in terms of technology transfer.
"Russia is the only country that can offer such a deep level of military technology transfer," he said.
At the commissioning of INS Tushil on Monday, Defence Minister Singh described Russia's support for 'Make in India' policy as "another important example of deep friendship" between the two countries.
INS Tushil is designed for blue water operations across the spectrum of naval warfare in all four dimensions – air, surface, underwater and electromagnetic, according to an Indian Defence Ministry statement.
"It is armed with a range of advanced weapons, including the jointly-developed Brahmos supersonic cruise missiles, vertically-launched Shtil Surface-to-Air Missiles with enhanced ranges, upgraded medium-range anti-air and surface gun with advanced stealth features, optically-controlled close-range rapid fire gun system, anti-submarine torpedoes and rockets and advanced electronic warfare and communication suite," the statement read.
Moreover, INS Tushil could also land on its deck upgraded anti-submarine and airborne early warning helicopters – the Kamov 28 and Kamov 31 – known be "force multipliers". Powered by an advanced gas turbine propulsion plant, Tushil is capable of achieving speeds over 30 knots per hour, the Defence Ministry said.
INS Tushil was an upgraded Krivak III class frigates of the Project 1135.6 of which, six are already in service – three Talwar-class ships, built at Saint Petersburg's Baltiysky shipyard, as well as three Teg-class ships built at Yantar shipyard, the statement further noted.
The contract for building INS Tushil and other frigates was signed between JSC Rosoboronexport and the Indian Navy in October 2016.
According to the Indian readout, the "indigenous content" of INS Tushil is around 26%, which includes around 33 'Made in India' systems. The major Indian Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) involved were BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited, Keltron, Nova Integrated Systems from Tata, Elcome Marine, Johnson Controls India and many more," according to the statement.
The name Tushil means the ‘the protector shield’ and its crest represents the ‘Abhedya Kavacham’ (impenetrable shield) and its motto, as stated by the Defence Ministry, is ‘Nirbhay, Abhedya aur Balsheel’ (Fearless, Indomitable, Resolute).
INS Tushil will join the ‘Sword Arm’ of the Indian Navy's Western Naval Command, it said.
