In a landmark event underscoring the deep and enduring partnership between India and Russia, the Indian Navy has commissioned the stealth frigate Tushil, the latest addition to its maritime arsenal. The frigate, part of the Project 11356 series, was formally handed over by Russia on December 9 at the Kaliningrad Yantar Shipyard, marking another milestone in the defense collaboration between the two nations. This development highlights not only India’s growing maritime strength but also the robust defense ties between New Delhi and Moscow, which continue to flourish under the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, who attended the commissioning ceremony, hailed the event as a testament to the deep friendship and mutual trust between India and Russia. In his remarks, Singh described the Tushil as a product of collaborative prowess between Russian and Indian industries, symbolizing India’s journey toward technological excellence through joint efforts. The Defense Minister emphasized that this partnership is integral to India’s aspirations of becoming a self-reliant global power, particularly in the defense sector.

“Delighted to attend the Commissioning Ceremony of #INSTushil, the latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad (Russia). The ship is a proud testament to India’s growing maritime strength and a significant milestone in long-standing bilateral relations with Russia,” Singh wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

The induction of the Tushil........

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