The warship incorporates radar-evading features, anti-submarine torpedoes, and electronic warfare systems, significantly enhancing its military capabilities.
INS Tushaar will effectively counter China's growing military presence in the Indian Ocean region.
INS Tushaar is a 125-meter-long ship with a displacement of 3,900 tons. It is equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and other advanced weapon systems.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh described this as a symbol of the long-standing strategic relationship between India and Russia and commended the collaborative efforts.
INS Tuga is part of the India-Russia defense partnership involving the construction of four guided missile destroyers. Two of these destroyers are being built in Russia and two in India.
The Russian-built guided-missile frigate, INS Tuushil, has been inducted into the Indian Navy, bolstering its strategic and operational capabilities in the Indian Ocean.
The Indian Navy has inducted INS Tushil, a state-of-the-art guided missile corvette received from Russia, significantly bolstering its capabilities in the Indian Ocean.