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Consider the following statements with reference to INS Tushil :
1. It is developed in collaboration with Russia.
2. The ship's name Tushil means Abhedya Kavach.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: INS Tushil is the first of two Project 1135.6 (Talwar-class) frigates built at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. This is part of a 2016 Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and Russia for four additional frigates (two built in Russia and two at Goa Shipyard Limited). The project involves collaboration where India provides key equipment like the BrahMos missile system and advanced sensors.
Statement 2 is correct: The ship was formally named Tushil during its launch in October 2021. According to the Ministry of Defence (PIB), "Tushil" is a Sanskrit word meaning "Protector Shield" (often translated in Hindi as Abhedya Kavach). The ship features stealth technology to reduce its radar and magnetic signatures and is designed for multi-dimensional maritime warfare.