INS Tushil: Indian Navy's New Frigate Set for Commissioning During Rajnath Singh's Visit to Russia
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New Delhi, Dec 7 (NationPress) The Indian Navy is poised to officially launch its multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate INS Tushil in Kaliningrad, Russia on December 9.
The event will be graced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as the chief guest, alongside prominent officials from both Indian and Russian governments.
Rajnath Singh's journey to Russia will commence on December 8, lasting three days.
On the day of the commissioning, the Defence Minister will observe the inauguration of the Navy's newest missile frigate, 'INS Tushil', accompanied by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi.
INS Tushil, classified as an upgraded Krivak III class frigate under Project 1135.6, marks the seventh addition to this series. There are already six vessels in operation, including three Talwar class ships built at Baltiysky shipyard, St. Petersburg and three follow-on Teg class ships constructed at Yantar shipyard, Kaliningrad.
Upon its commissioning, INS Tushil will be integrated into the 'Sword Arm' of the Navy under the Western Naval Command, positioning it among the most advanced frigates globally.
In addition to the commissioning ceremony, Rajnath Singh has a busy agenda during his visit to Russia.
On December 10, he and his Russian counterpart, Andrey Belousov, will co-chair the 21st meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) in Moscow.
The two leaders will assess the diverse aspects of defence relations between their nations, including military-to-military and industrial cooperation, while also discussing regional and global matters of shared interest.
Rajnath Singh will pay his respects at 'The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' in Moscow, honoring the Soviet soldiers who lost their lives during World War II. Additionally, he will engage with the members of the Indian community.
