India's new warship INS Tushil to arrive in February after commissioning in Russia

India's latest warship, INS Tushil, was commissioned in Russia on December 9 and is set to arrive on India's western coast in mid-February. It will join the Mumbai-based Western Fleet. The frigate, part of a $2.5 billion deal with Russia, features 26% indigenous content, double that of previous models. It will conduct anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Guinea before reaching India. INS Tushil is designed for various naval operations and is equipped with advanced weaponry, including BrahMos missiles and enhanced surface-to-air missiles. The second frigate, INS Tamal, is expected to join the Navy in mid-2025.