INS Tamal, India’s newest stealth frigate, commissioned in Russia on July 1, 2025. With BrahMos missiles, Shtil-1 SAMs, 26% Indian systems—this final foreign-built warship strengthens the Western Fleet amid Aatmanirbhar Bharat ambitions.
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