Daily Archives: July 2, 2025

INS Tamal, Latest Stealth Frigate, Commissioned into Indian Navy

INS Tamal, Latest Stealth Frigate Commissioned into Indian Navy: Kaliningrad, Russia – July 1, 2025 – The Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F 71) today at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The event was attended by Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. Also present were Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller Warship Production and Acquisition, and Admiral Sergie Lipin, Commander Baltic Fleet of the Russian Federation Navy, alongside other officials from the Indian and Russian governments, navies, and industries.

SMPP Secures Twin Indian Army Contracts for Protective Gear

SMPP Secures Twin Indian Army Contracts for Protective Gear: New Delhi – July 2, 2025 – SMPP, an Indian manufacturer of defense equipment, has been awarded two contracts by the Indian Army. The contracts, issued under Emergency Procurement 5 on June 22, 2025, are for the supply of Bulletproof Jackets and Advanced Ballistic Helmets. The total value of these orders exceeds ₹300 crore (approximately $36.14 million USD).