Day 28
Defence & SecuritySkim2024-12-09
Commissioning of Stealth Frigate INS Tushil in Russia
What Happened
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Tushil, a multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, at the Yantar Shipyard in Russia. It is the first of two follow-on Talwar-class frigates built in Russia and features advanced systems like the BrahMos missile.
Why It Matters
The frigate strengthens India's maritime security and naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region while highlighting continued strategic defence cooperation with Russia.
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