Context:
The Indian Navy recently commissioned INS Tarmugli, a fast attack craft (FAC), showcasing maritime diplomacy and strength.
Relevance:
Facts for Prelims
INS Tarmugli
- Commissioning and Service:
- The ship, commissioned in the Indian Navy as INS Tillanchang, belonged to the Trinkat Class and served actively until 2006.
- Diplomatic Gift to Maldives:
- In 2006, as part of diplomatic outreach in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), INS Tillanchang was gifted to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) government of India.
- Return to Indian Navy (May 2023):
- In May 2023, the ship was returned to the Indian Navy, equipped with MTU engines, advanced communication tools, and a radar system.
- Coastal Surveillance and Protection:
- The warship is designated for extensive use in coastal surveillance and protection along the east coast of India.
- Namesake:
- Named after Tarmugli Island, a small island in the Andaman group.
