Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday greeted Indian Navy personnel aboard INS Tabar, which is taking part in Russia’s Navy Day celebrations. Vladimir Putin reviewed the Major Naval Parade on the Neva River in St. Petersburg and congratulated the Russian Navy sailors.
The parade, a convention since 2017, honours the Navy’s contributions in defence. This 12 months, 20 Russian floor ships, gunboats, 4 crusing vessels, and a submarine took half. Overseas ships included India’s INS Tabar, Algeria’s coaching ship Soummam, and China’s destroyer Jiaozuo.
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Almost 2,500 troops additionally marched in St. Petersburg.
In a press release, the Indian Navy stated INS Tabar’s go to strengthens maritime cooperation between India and Russia, aligning with India’s “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” coverage.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Russia and met with Russian president Putin.
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INS Tabar: Frigate made for India in Russia
• INS Tabar is a stealth frigate constructed for the Indian Navy in Russia.
• The Talwar-class frigate was commissioned in 2004 in Kaliningrad, Russia.
• It’s geared up with a flexible vary of weapons and sensors.
• Among the many earliest stealth frigates within the Indian Navy, INS Tabar is a part of the Western Fleet.
• The ship is predicated in Mumbai underneath the Western Naval Command.
(Inputs from ANI)