British Navy made to “Welcome” Russian made INS Tushil on its First Port Call On Maiden journey !!!!!

INS Tushil, the latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, made by the Russians, has made its first port call to London as part of its maiden operational voyage.

This is certainly a significant event as Brits have been jumping up and down trying to sanction and cripple the Russian economy ever since the start of Ukraine conflict.

While highlighting the ship’s arrival, it was also announced by the Indian High Commission in the UK, that this milestone visit will be strengthening India-UK maritime relations !! So in a way Brits have been forced to Welcome a Russian made Naval Warship.

This ship has taken the strength of Frigates now flying the Indian Naval Ensign to 14 (by 2027 strength will increase to 23). In comparison Brits are now having just 8 Frigates of Duke Class.

This is really rubbing some salt to “ burns “ instead of burnol. INS Tushil was commissioned on December 9, 2024, with Shri Rajnath Singh, Raksha Mantri present at the ceremony.

INS Tushil is an upgraded Krivak-III class frigate, part of Project 1135.6.

This project includes six ships already in service, with INS Tushil being the seventh. INS Tamal the eight one will be following by March next year.

By 2027 two additional follow-on ships of the class will be handed over by Goa Shipy

The Lolfrigate set sail from Kaliningrad, Russia, on December 17, 2024. During its journey to India, it will be conducting Port calls and joint patrolling and maritime exercises with friendly navies, particularly in regions prone to piracy.

The port call in London follows the recent India-UK 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue held on December 3, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral defence ties and cooperation in maritime security.

This visit certainly marks a historic moment for the Indian Navy.