Rajnath Singh at the commissioning ceremony of INS Tushil (File photo) PTI
The aircraft carrier “Tuhil”, which recently joined the Indian Navy, has begun its journey to India. INS Tushil is a stealth guided missile frigate equipped with the latest technology of the Navy. Tuhir began its first operational deployment voyage to India from Kaliningrad, Russia, on December 17, 2024.
The ship was built in Russia and was commissioned on December 9, 2024 in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. During the voyage, the “Tushel” will pass through the Baltic Sea, North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and finally reach the Indian Ocean, calling at ports in many friendly countries. During this first deployment, INS Tuhil will carry out key objectives of the Indian Navy such as diplomatic and military operations.
Equipped with anti-aircraft guns and surface guns
During the voyage, the ship will conduct joint patrols and exercises with multinational navies to enhance maritime power. Particular attention will be given to the piracy areas of the region. The purpose of these port visits and exercises is to strengthen India’s maritime cooperation with regional countries and reaffirm the Navy’s commitment to the security and protection of the maritime community.
INS Tusheel is equipped with medium range anti-aircraft guns and surface guns. It also has a controllable close-range rapid-fire gun system, anti-submarine torpedoes, rockets, and advanced electronic warfare and communications suites. It is 125 meters long and weighs 3,900 tons. This deadly warship is an impressive fusion of cutting-edge Russian and Indian technology and warship construction.
Krivak-3 class frigate
The frigate ‘INS Tushil’ will join the Western Fleet of the Indian Navy. INS Tushil is an advanced Krivak-3 class frigate of Project 1,135.6. Among them, 6 warships have been commissioned. Among the six warships, three Talva-class ships were built at the Borodsky Shipyard in St. Petersburg. INS Tusheel is capable of reaching speeds in excess of 30 knots.
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