All you need to know about INS Tushil

The Indian Navy has welcomed its latest advanced warship INS Tushil as it successfully completed its trials to join the fleetINS Tushil is an upgraded Krivak III class frigate part of the Project 11356 series and represents a significant addition to Indias naval capabilitiesThe warship is the first of two additional upgraded followon ships under the Project 11356 programThe contract for these vessels was signed in October 2016 between JSC Rosoboronexport the Indian Navy and the Government of IndiaHeres all you may need to know about the INS TushilAdvanced Capabilities and Weapon SystemsINS Tushil is armed with a formidable array of modern weaponry including BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles jointly developed by India and Russia Verticallylaunched Shtil SurfacetoAir Missiles with extended ranges Upgraded mediumrange antiair and surface guns featuring advanced stealth capabilities Opticallycontrolled rapidfire gun system for closerange engagements Antisubmarine torpedoes and rockets Advanced electronic warfare and communication suites The warship can also accommodate upgraded antisubmarine and airborne early warning helicopters like the Kamov 28 and Kamov 31 which serve as force multipliers during naval operationsPerformance and Operational ReadinessINS Tushil is powered by an advanced gas turbine propulsion system equipped with stateoftheart controls The ship can achieve speeds in excess of 30 knots with high degrees of automation and stealth features contributing to both its survivability and combat readinessThe shiprsquos construction timeline began with the keel being laid on July 12 2013 After years of careful development it was launched in October 2021 Since then it has undergone a comprehensive series of trials includingFactory trialsThe trials culminated on September 24 2024 with the ship having successfully completed all tests including weapon system firings validating its operational readiness The ship is now set to join the Indian Navy in near combatready condition adding vital strength to the nations naval powerCaptain Peter Varghese a gunnery and missile specialist commands INS Tushil bringing expertise and leadership to the shiprsquos operational deploymentStrategic Importance for IndiaAs an advanced multirole frigate capable of bluewater operations INS Tushil enhances Indiarsquos ability to project naval power across air surface underwater and electromagnetic domains With its advanced weapon systems stealth design and capabilities to support advanced antisubmarine and early warning helicopter operations the INS Tushil will play a crucial role in Indiarsquos strategic maritime interestsThe addition of this sophisticated platform is timely as geopolitical challenges in the IndoPacific region demand a strong modern naval presenceWith its successful trials and stateoftheart capabilities INS Tushil is set to become a cornerstone of the Indian Navys operational fleet furthering Indias maritime security goalsStrengthening Naval CapabilitiesINS Tushil is the latest step in Indiarsquos ongoing efforts to modernize and expand its naval fleet The addition of this advanced frigate showcases Indias strategic partnerships technological advancements and commitment to maintaining a strong naval presence in the IndoPacific region