Enhancing its firepower, the Indian Navy today commissioned 'INS Tarkash', the second of its three stealth frigates being built in Russia, at the Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad.
The warship, which is expected to sail
into Indian waters in December, was commissioned by Western Naval
Commander Vice- Admiral Shekhar Sinha, the Navy said. The first warship of the series, INS Teg, had joined the naval fleet earlier this year.
Armed with the 290-km range supersonic BrahMos cruise missile, the warship is part of the follow-on Talwar class project.
It is also equipped with upgraded 100 mm medium range gun, optically
controlled 30 mm close-in weapon system, torpedoes, rocket launchers and
advanced electronic warfare suite.
"The induction of stealth
frigate with an advanced combat suite and blend of Russian and Indian
cutting edge technologies, will bolster our role as a key facilitator in
promoting peace and stability in Indian Ocean region," the Navy said.
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