INS TABAR: SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY / DEFENCE
NEWS: Vladimir Putin greets Indian Navy
aboard INS Tabar on Russian Navy Day
WHAT’S IN THE NEWS?
INS Tabar's Participation in Russia’s Navy Day
Celebrations
About INS
Tabar:
- Stealth frigate of the
Indian Navy, third Talwar-class frigate.
- Built in Russia,
commissioned on April 19, 2004, in Kaliningrad.
- Conducts air, surface, and
subsurface missions independently or as part of naval task forces.
- Part of the Indian Navy’s
Western Fleet, based in Mumbai.
Historical
Background:
- Third Talwar-class frigate
built by Russia for India.
- Equipped with advanced
weaponry and sensors.
- Symbolizes long-standing
military and technological collaboration between India and Russia.
Participation
in Russia’s Navy Day:
- INS Tabar acknowledged by
President Vladimir Putin during the celebrations in Petersburg.
- Reflects mutual respect and
strong naval ties between India and Russia.
- Highlights India’s
commitment to naval diplomacy and international cooperation.
Key
Features:
- Displacement:
4,035 tons
- Speed: 30
knots (56 km/h; 35 mph)
- Range:
- 4,850 nautical miles (8,980
km; 5,580 mi) at 14 knots
- 1,600 nautical miles (3,000
km; 1,800 mi) at 30 knots
- Armament:
- Supersonic BrahMos
anti-ship cruise missiles
- Barak-1 missiles
- Sensors:
Versatile range of weapons and sensors
Naval
Diplomacy and Interoperability:
- Enhances interoperability
through joint exercises and significant event participation.
- Supports maritime security,
anti-piracy operations, and humanitarian assistance in the Indian Ocean
Region.
Strategic
Significance:
- Highlights Indo-Russian
cooperation in maritime security.
- Aims to enhance maritime
capabilities and contribute to regional stability through joint efforts.
Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/watch-vladimir-putin-greets-indian-navy-aboard-ins-tabar-on-russian-navy-day-101722217659916.html