INS Tushil: Indian Navy’s Stealth Frigate Makes Historic Debut in London
London:
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This momentous occasion was marked by Commodore Robert Bellfield, who commands the Royal Navy operations in London and Eastern England. He formally greeted the warship on behalf of the UK government this past Sunday, receiving it along with Captain Peter Varghese, who leads INS Tushil.
Bearing witness to this historic visit, Bellfield expressed his sentiments saying, “It’s a great privilege to receive INS Tushil during her first international journey. This event underscores our strong partnership between the Indian Navy and Royal Navy as well as our mutual interests.”
India’s Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sujit Ghosh, also took time to tour the vessel during its docking at the Thames River prior to its scheduled departure on Monday evening.
#INSTushil India’s cutting-edge guided missile stealth frigate landed in #London on #21Dec 24 during her historic journey back to #India highlighting a significant development in naval collaboration between @IndianNavy & @RoyalNavy.
This visit is dedicated towards enhancing diplomatic relations and… https://t.co/4ROjrRT8pn pic.twitter.com/g0AdSIvlH6
— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) December 23, 2024
The frigate was constructed in Russia and officially commissioned into service on December 9 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. It departed Kaliningrad on December 17 for this remarkable passage.
As stated by India’s Ministry of Defence, INS Tushil will navigate through various bodies of water including the Baltic Sea, North Sea, Atlantic Ocean before reaching its final destination within the Indian Ocean. The ship is expected to make several port visits along its route at friendly nations.
“This initial deployment for INS Tushil will encompass crucial missions undertaken by our navy such as diplomatic engagements and defence-space-conference/” title=”Army Space Goes Global: Building Enduring Partnerships at U.K. Defence Space Conference”>military operations,” elaborated a ministry spokesperson. “Additionally it will join forces with other naval fleets for joint patrols and maritime exercises aimed at addressing piracy concerns offshore.”
During these port calls across various countries, INS Tushil intends not only to partake in activities designed to enhance combat capabilities with host navies but also facilitate discussions with senior military officials alongside government dignitaries. Furthermore these engagements aim at connecting with members of India’s diaspora situated throughout these regions.
The Ministry has highlighted that these strategic visits are fundamental for bolstering India’s maritime relationships with neighboring coastal nations while reasserting their commitment towards securing safe navigation within global waters.
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