India Commissions Advanced Stealth Frigate INS Tushil in Russia

The frigate, built under India-Russia collaboration, features increased indigenous content and Ukrainian-built engines.

INS Tushil, the seventh Project 11356 frigate for the Indian Navy, was commissioned at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, in a ceremony attended by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The warship highlights India-Russia defense cooperation, with 26% indigenous content contributed by Indian firms like Bharat Electronics Limited and BrahMos Aerospace.
Despite the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the ship's gas turbines were procured from Ukraine's Zorya-Mashproekt, showcasing a unique coordination effort to complete the vessel.
INS Tushil, equipped with advanced weaponry including BrahMos missiles and enhanced electronic warfare systems, is designed for multi-dimensional naval warfare and will join India's Western Fleet.
The contract for two additional frigates to be built in India at Goa Shipyard Limited with Russian technology transfer underscores India's push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing.