Naples, Aug. 15 -- INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, celebrated India's 79th Independence Day in Naples on Friday. The ship had arrived in the Italian port city on August 13, during its return voyage to India following commissioning in Russia on July 1 this year, as per an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.

According to the statement, the visit by INS Tamal underscores the deepening of bilateral relations between India and Italy since the elevation to a 'Strategic Partnership' in 2023, centred on expanded cooperation in Defence, Energy, and Technology, and is aimed at enhancing interoperability and jointmanship between both the navies.

INS Tamal also participated in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with ...