{"id":35161,"date":"2025-07-05T18:45:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T13:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35161"},"modified":"2025-07-05T18:45:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T13:15:59","slug":"ins-tamal-commissioned-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"INS Tamal Commissioned 2025: Last Foreign-Built Warship of Indian Navy Boosts Self-Reliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#INS_Tamal_Commissioned_2025_Indian_Navys_last_foreign-built_warship_INS_Tamal_was_commissioned_in_Kaliningrad_with_26_indigenous_content_advancing_Indias_Aatmanirbhar_Bharat_defense_vision\" >INS Tamal Commissioned 2025: Indian Navy\u2019s last foreign-built warship, INS Tamal, was commissioned in Kaliningrad with 26% indigenous content, advancing India\u2019s Aatmanirbhar Bharat defense vision.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#%F0%9F%9A%A2_INS_Tamal_Commissioned_in_Kaliningrad_A_Strategic_Milestone\" >\ud83d\udea2 INS Tamal Commissioned in Kaliningrad: A Strategic Milestone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Overview_Indo%E2%80%91Russian_Naval_Collaboration\" >Overview: Indo\u2011Russian Naval Collaboration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Heritage_of_the_Project_11356_Lineage\" >Heritage of the Project 11356 Lineage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Cutting-Edge_Weaponry_Sensor_Systems\" >Cutting-Edge Weaponry &amp; Sensor Systems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#A_Symbol_of_Indigenisation\" >A Symbol of Indigenisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Looking_Ahead_Domestic_Frigates_on_Horizon\" >Looking Ahead: Domestic Frigates on Horizon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Why_This_News_Matters\" >Why This News Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Strengthening_Strategic_Operational_Capability\" >Strengthening Strategic &amp; Operational Capability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Boost_to_%E2%80%98Make_in_India_Vision\" >Boost to \u2018Make in India\u2019 Vision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Shift_in_Defense_Policy\" >Shift in Defense Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Historical_Context_Evolution_of_Indias_Naval_Shipbuilding\" >Historical Context: Evolution of India\u2019s Naval Shipbuilding<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Early_Imports_to_Indigenous_Vision\" >Early Imports to Indigenous Vision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Institutional_Foundations\" >Institutional Foundations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Strategic_Push\" >Strategic Push<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CINS_Tamal_Commissioning%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cINS Tamal Commissioning\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Q1_What_is_INS_Tamal\" >Q1. What is INS Tamal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Q2_Why_is_the_commissioning_of_INS_Tamal_significant\" >Q2. Why is the commissioning of INS Tamal significant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Q3_What_armaments_are_installed_on_INS_Tamal\" >Q3. What armaments are installed on INS Tamal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Q4_What_is_the_indigenous_content_percentage_in_INS_Tamal\" >Q4. What is the indigenous content percentage in INS Tamal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Q5_What_are_the_future_indigenous_warship_projects_after_INS_Tamal\" >Q5. What are the future indigenous warship projects after INS Tamal?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-tamal-commissioned-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INS_Tamal_Commissioned_2025_Indian_Navys_last_foreign-built_warship_INS_Tamal_was_commissioned_in_Kaliningrad_with_26_indigenous_content_advancing_Indias_Aatmanirbhar_Bharat_defense_vision\"><\/span><strong>INS Tamal Commissioned 2025<\/strong>: Indian Navy\u2019s last foreign-built warship, INS Tamal, was commissioned in Kaliningrad with 26% indigenous content, advancing India\u2019s Aatmanirbhar Bharat defense vision.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%A2_INS_Tamal_Commissioned_in_Kaliningrad_A_Strategic_Milestone\"><\/span>\ud83d\udea2 INS Tamal Commissioned in Kaliningrad: A Strategic Milestone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_Indo%E2%80%91Russian_Naval_Collaboration\"><\/span>Overview: Indo\u2011Russian Naval Collaboration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>1 July 2025<\/strong>, the Indian Navy officially commissioned <strong>INS\u00a0Tamal (F71)<\/strong> at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia. Presided by Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit\u00a0Singh and accompanied by senior Indian and Russian defense dignitaries, the ceremony underscored decades of bilateral naval cooperation <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heritage_of_the_Project_11356_Lineage\"><\/span>Heritage of the Project 11356 Lineage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>INS\u00a0Tamal is the eighth <strong>Talwar-class<\/strong> (Project 1135.6) stealth frigate operated by India, marking the second of the follow-on <strong>Tushil-class<\/strong> series Originally laid down in November 2013 as <em>Admiral Istomin<\/em>, it was relaunched in February 2022 and recently completed rigorous sea trials by June 2025 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cutting-Edge_Weaponry_Sensor_Systems\"><\/span>Cutting-Edge Weaponry &amp; Sensor Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At ~4,000 tonnes and ~125\u202fm in length, the heavily armed INS&nbsp;Tamal includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 \u00d7 <strong>BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24 \u00d7 <strong>Shtil MRSAM<\/strong> (vertical launch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100\u202fmm A-190E main gun, 2 \u00d7 AK\u2011630 CIWS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RBU-6000 ASW rocket launcher &amp; heavyweight torpedoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Indian-origin systems: Huma NG Mk2 sonar, ASW C2, plus radars <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The ship can deploy <strong>Ka-28 ASW<\/strong> and <strong>Ka-31 AEW helicopters<\/strong>, reinforcing its anti-submarine and surveillance capabilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Symbol_of_Indigenisation\"><\/span>A Symbol of Indigenisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being built in Russia, Tamal boasts approximately <strong>26% indigenous content<\/strong>, with over 33 major Indian systems from OEMs like BrahMos Aerospace, BEL, Keltron, Tata-affiliates, and others  It represents the <strong>last foreign-built warship<\/strong> for India, signalling a decisive shift toward self-reliance\u2014aligned with \u201cAatmanirbhar Bharat\u201d and \u201cMake in India\u201d initiatives <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_Ahead_Domestic_Frigates_on_Horizon\"><\/span>Looking Ahead: Domestic Frigates on Horizon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following Tamal, two additional Project 11356M frigates are being constructed at <strong>Goa Shipyard Limited<\/strong>, backed by Russian design transfers. These are slated for induction by 2026\u201327 Meanwhile, the larger indigenous <strong>P17A Nilgiri-class<\/strong> frigates will enter service alongside Tamal, reinforcing India\u2019s maritime self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"INS-Tamal-commissioned-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.moneycontrol.com\/static-mcnews\/2025\/06\/20250623095359_INSTamal.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=770&amp;height=431\" alt=\"INS Tamal commissioned 2025\" title=\"INS Tamal commissioned 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">INS Tamal commissioned 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Matters\"><\/span>Why This News Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Strategic_Operational_Capability\"><\/span>Strengthening Strategic &amp; Operational Capability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tamal\u2019s induction adds <strong>advanced anti-air, anti-ship, and anti-submarine warfare<\/strong> capacities to the fleet\u2014bolstering maritime defense of key sea lanes and India\u2019s naval presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boost_to_%E2%80%98Make_in_India_Vision\"><\/span>Boost to \u2018Make in India\u2019 Vision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Although foreign-built, Tamal integrates <strong>over a quarter of indigenous systems<\/strong>, supporting Indian defense industries and paving the way for fully indigenously built warships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shift_in_Defense_Policy\"><\/span>Shift in Defense Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marking the end of foreign-built acquisitions, India\u2019s naval procurement is firmly pivoting to <strong>indigenous design and construction<\/strong>, minimizing dependency and deepening self-reliance\u2014key topics for UPSC, CDS, and naval service aspirants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Evolution_of_Indias_Naval_Shipbuilding\"><\/span>Historical Context: Evolution of India\u2019s Naval Shipbuilding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Imports_to_Indigenous_Vision\"><\/span>Early Imports to Indigenous Vision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post-independence, India relied on British and Soviet warships. The <strong>INS Ajay<\/strong> (commissioned 1960) was the first indigenously built vessel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leander-class frigates<\/strong> (1970s) had only ~15% indigenous content. By the 2000s, India progressed to <strong>Kolkata-class destroyers<\/strong> (~59% local), and today&#8217;s <strong>Vishakhapatnam &amp; Nilgiri-class frigates<\/strong> exceed 75% indigenous content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Institutional_Foundations\"><\/span>Institutional Foundations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Central Design Office (1964) evolved into the Directorate of Naval Design (1970).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Directorate of Indigenisation (2005) and field units (2010) strengthened domestic capabilities <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Push\"><\/span>Strategic Push<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government initiatives such as <strong>\u2018Make in India\u2019<\/strong> and <strong>\u2018Aatmanirbhar Bharat\u2019<\/strong> have accelerated local naval production\u2014highlighted by the P17A frigates and upcoming Goa-built Talwar variants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CINS_Tamal_Commissioning%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cINS Tamal Commissioning\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>INS\u00a0Tamal<\/strong>, commissioned on <em>1\u00a0July\u00a02025<\/em> at Kaliningrad, is the <strong>last foreign-built warship<\/strong> inducted into Indian Navy <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>|2| It belongs to the <strong>Project 1135.6 Talwar-class<\/strong> and is the second in the Tushil subclass, originally based on Russian frigates <\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>|3| Armament includes <strong>BrahMos missiles, Shtil SAMs, AK-630 CIWS, RBU-6000 &amp; torpedoes<\/strong>, plus advanced Indian systems like <strong>Huma NG Mk2 sonar<\/strong> <\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>|4| Despite being constructed in Russia, the vessel features <strong>~26% indigenous content<\/strong> (33+ Indian systems) <\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>|5| Represents a pivotal shift in India\u2019s naval strategy\u2014ending import dependency and emphasizing locally designed and built warships under <strong>Aatmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> <\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">INS Tamal commissioned 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_is_INS_Tamal\"><\/span>Q1. What is INS Tamal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> INS Tamal is a Project 1135.6 Talwar-class stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, commissioned in Kaliningrad, Russia on July 1, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Why_is_the_commissioning_of_INS_Tamal_significant\"><\/span>Q2. Why is the commissioning of INS Tamal significant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> It marks the <strong>last foreign-built warship<\/strong> inducted into the Indian Navy, symbolizing India\u2019s transition towards full indigenization in naval shipbuilding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_armaments_are_installed_on_INS_Tamal\"><\/span>Q3. What armaments are installed on INS Tamal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The warship is equipped with <strong>BrahMos missiles<\/strong>, <strong>Shtil SAMs<\/strong>, <strong>A-190E main gun<\/strong>, <strong>AK-630 CIWS<\/strong>, <strong>RBU-6000 ASW rocket launcher<\/strong>, and <strong>torpedoes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_is_the_indigenous_content_percentage_in_INS_Tamal\"><\/span>Q4. What is the indigenous content percentage in INS Tamal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> INS Tamal comprises <strong>approximately 26% indigenous systems<\/strong>, including sonar, command control systems, and radars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_are_the_future_indigenous_warship_projects_after_INS_Tamal\"><\/span>Q5. What are the future indigenous warship projects after INS Tamal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Two more Project 11356M frigates are under construction at <strong>Goa Shipyard Limited<\/strong>, and India is advancing the <strong>P17A Nilgiri-class frigates<\/strong> as part of its self-reliance strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline 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