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{{Short description|Kora class corvette}}
{{Infobox ship
|section1={{Infobox ship/image
| image = INS Kulish (P63) enroute to Bangladesh.jpg
| image_caption = INS ''Kulish'' (P63) en-route to [[Myanmar]]
}}

|section2={{Infobox ship/career
| hide_header =
| country = India
| flag = {{shipboxflag|India|naval}}
| name = INS ''Kulish''
| namesake = [[Vajra|Thunderbolt]]
| ordered =
| builder = [[Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers]]
| laid_down = 4 October 1995
| launched = 19 August 1997
| acquired =
| commissioned = 20 August 2001
| decommissioned =
| in_service =
| out_of_service =
| struck =
| reinstated =
| identification = [[Pennant number]]: P63
| honours =
| fate =
| status = Active
| badge = [[File:INS Kulish (P63) crest.JPG|150px|center|Crest of INS ''Kulish'']]
| notes =
}}

|section3={{Infobox ship/characteristics
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| header_caption =
| class = {{sclass|Kora|corvette}}
| displacement = 1,400 tons full load
| length = {{convert|91.1|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| beam = {{convert|10.5|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| draught = {{convert|4.5|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| draft =
| propulsion = *2 diesel motors with {{cvt|14400|hp|lk=in}}
*2 shafts
| speed = {{convert|25|kn|lk=in}}
| range = {{convert|4000|mi|km|abbr=on}} at {{convert|16|kn}}
| complement = 134 (incl 14 officers)
| sensors = *1 × MR 352 Pozitiv-E radar
*Bharat 1245 navigation radar
*Bharat Vympel IPN-10 combat data system<ref name=navaltech/>
| EW =
| armament = *16 × [[Kh-35|Kh-35 Uran-E SSM]]
*2 × [[Strela 2|Strela-2M]] (SA-N-5) SAM
*1 × 76.2 mm [[AK–176]]M gun
*2 × 30 mm [[AK-630]] guns
| armour =
| armor =
| aircraft = 1 [[HAL Chetak]] or [[HAL Dhruv]] helicopter
| aircraft_facilities =
| notes = Home Port-Port Blair
}}
}}

'''INS ''Kulish''''' is a {{sclass|Kora|corvette}}, currently in active service with the [[Indian Navy]]. She was ordered in October 1994, and the keel was laid in October 1995. The ship was launched in August 1997 and was commissioned on 20 August 2001.

''Kulish'' is the third of the four ''Kora''-class corvettes designed under Project25A. She is armed with the [[P-15 Termit]] anti-ship missiles and [[9K32 Strela-2|Strela-2]] anti-air missiles.

== Etymology ==
The word ''Kulish'' is of [[Sanskrit]] origin and translates to ''thunderbolt''. It is the name of a weapon of [[Lord Indra]].<ref name=pib1>{{cite web|title=Two Warships being commissioned into the Indian Navy next week|url=http://pib.nic.in/archieve/lreleng/lyr2001/raug2001/14082001/r1408200128.html|publisher=Press Information Bureau|access-date=15 January 2014}}</ref>

== Design ==
{{main|Kora-class corvette}}

== Armament ==
INS ''Kulish'' is primarily designed as a surface combatant. It is armed with four quad launchers for sixteen [[Kh-35|Kh-35 Uran-E]] anti-ship missiles with a range of {{convert|130|km}}. The anti-air defence is provided by two mobile shoulder based [[Strela-2]] [[Surface to air missile|SAM]] systems. It is fitted with an [[OTO Melara 76 mm|Otobreda {{cvt|76|mm}}]] main gun while two [[AK-630]] {{cvt|30|mm}} guns act as [[CIWS]]. In addition, the ship carries one [[HAL Chetak]] or [[HAL Dhruv]] helicopter.<ref name=navaltech>{{cite web|title=Project 25A Kora Class Guided Missile Corvettes, India|url=http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/kora-class-corvettes/|publisher=Naval Technology|access-date=15 January 2014}}</ref>

== Construction ==
The Naval Design Bureau under Project 25A designed the ''Kora''-class corvettes. INS ''Kulish'' along with {{INS|Karmuk|P64|6}} were ordered in October 1994 by the Indian Navy. Her keel was laid in October 1995 and she was launched in August 1997<ref name="navaltech"/> before being commissioned on 20 August 2001 by the then Governor of West Bengal, [[Viren J. Shah]], at [[Kolkata]].<ref name=pib1/>

During the commissioning ceremony, the Governor of West Bengal stressed the need for the development of indigenous defence equipment. The Flag Officer Commander-in-Chief of the navy's [[Eastern Naval Command]] John C. DeSilva said "INS ''Kulish'', suited for picket duties, would act as an effective sentinel in the Eastern Command in the Indian Maritime zone".<ref name=thetribune>{{cite web|title=INS Kulish commissioned|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010821/nation.htm#4|work=The Tribune|access-date=15 January 2014}}</ref>

== Operational history ==
INS ''Kulish'' visited the [[Shanghai]] naval base in 2003 as part of a three-vessel fleet, for a five-day official visit. The fleet was commanded by flag officer Rear Admiral R. P. Suthan of India's [[Eastern Naval Command]]. It comprised a guided missile destroyer {{INS|Ranjit|D53|6}}, a fleet tanker {{INS|Jyoti|A58|6}} and the ''Kulish''. The fleet held airborne and surface search and rescue exercises with China's [[East Sea Fleet]], which were code-named "Dolphin 0311". Before the joint exercise, the Chinese and Indian ships also conducted maritime communication and formation manoeuvres. These were the first joint naval exercises between China and India. The fleet left Shanghai on 14 November 2003.<ref name=ect10n>{{cite news|title=Indian ships arrive for India-China joint naval exercise|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2003-11-10/news/27565733_1_india-china-joint-naval-exercise-ins-ranjit-three-indian-naval-ships|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116120750/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2003-11-10/news/27565733_1_india-china-joint-naval-exercise-ins-ranjit-three-indian-naval-ships|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 January 2014|access-date=15 January 2014|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=10 November 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200311/14/eng20031114_128300.shtml|title=Indian warships wind up Shanghai visit|date=14 November 2003|work=[[People's Daily]]|access-date=15 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=inpd>{{cite web|title=Operational Deployment of Eastern Fleet 2011|url=http://www.indiannavy.gov.in/node/1424|work=Past Deployments|publisher=Indian Navy|access-date=15 January 2014|archive-date=8 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808115243/http://www.indiannavy.gov.in/node/1424|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In May 2010, the navy's [[Eastern Fleet (India)|Eastern Fleet]] deployed INS ''Kulish'', along with guided-missile destroyers {{INS|Rana|D52|6}} and INS ''Ranjit'' and fleet tanker INS ''Jyoti'' from Port Blair to [[South East Asia]], where the fleet undertook passage exercises with the navies of Indonesia, Singapore and Australia. The fleet sailed under the command of [[Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet|Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Fleet]], [[Rear admiral (India)|Rear Admiral]] [[Parasurama Naidu Murugesan|P N Murugesan]] and made port calls at [[Jakarta]] (Indonesia), [[Hai Phong]] (Vietnam), [[Manila]] (Philippines), [[Muara, Brunei|Muara]] (Brunei), [[Bangkok]] (Thailand), [[Fremantle]] (Australia), Singapore and [[Port Kelang]] (Malaysia). At Port Kelang, the fleet conducted anti-piracy exercises with the [[Royal Malaysian Navy]] from 20 to 23 June, and left port on 23 June.<ref name=ihc1f>{{cite web|title=Three Indian Navy Ships to visit Malaysia on Goodwill Mission|url=https://www.indianhighcommission.com.my/pressview_67.html|publisher=Indian High Commission, Malaysia|access-date=15 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=bdn26m1f>{{cite news|title=Indian Navy warships on eastward deployment|url=https://brahmand.com/news/Indian-Navy-warships-on-eastward-deployment/3991/1/12.html|access-date=15 January 2014|newspaper=Brahmand News|date=26 May 2010}}</ref><ref name=pib1f>{{cite web|title=Navy Stamps blue Water Presence Across IOR, bolsters Capacity with Induction of MIG-29k, INS Shivalik|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=68744|work=Indian Navy 2010 review|publisher=Press Information Bureau|access-date=15 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=mb1f>{{cite web|title=Navy Stamps blue Water Presence Across IOR, bolsters Capacity with Induction of MIG-29k, INS Shivalik|url=http://www.marinebuzz.com/2010/12/29/indian-navy-year-end-review-2010/|work=Indian Navy in 2010|publisher=Marine Buzz|access-date=15 January 2014|archive-date=23 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130323143725/http://www.marinebuzz.com/2010/12/29/indian-navy-year-end-review-2010/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=bhmdn22j>{{cite news|title=Indian, Malaysian Navy to hold joint maritime exercise|url=http://www.brahmand.com/news/Indian-Malaysian-Navy-to-hold-joint-maritime-exercise/4219/1/10.html|access-date=15 January 2014|newspaper=Brahmand News|date=22 June 2010}}</ref>

INS ''Kulish'' participated in the [[Exercise Malabar|Malabar 2012]] exercise with the [[United States Navy]] along with destroyers {{INS|Ranvir|D54|6}}, {{INS|Ranvijay|D55|6}}, frigate {{INS|Satpura|F48|6}} and replenishment oiler {{INS|Shakti|A57|6}}. The other ships which participated in the exercise included the [[Carrier Strike Group One|Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1]] of the US Navy, comprising<ref name=usn>{{cite web|title=Carrier Strike Group 1 Completes Exercise Malabar 2012|url=http://www.c7f.navy.mil/news/2012/04-april/022.htm|publisher=United States Navy|access-date=15 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314183830/http://www.c7f.navy.mil/news/2012/04-april/022.htm|archive-date=14 March 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> {{USS|Carl Vinson}}, embarked [[Carrier Air Wing Seventeen|Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17]], {{sclass|Ticonderoga|cruiser|0}} guided-missile cruiser {{USS|Bunker Hill|CG-52|6}} and {{sclass|Arleigh Burke|destroyer|0}} guided-missile destroyer {{USS|Halsey|DDG-97|6}}. The [[Military Sealift Command]]'s fast combat support ship {{USNS|Bridge|T-AOE-10|6}} also provided support for the exercise.<ref name=usn2>{{cite web|title=Carl Vinson Sailors Make History During Exercise Malabar 2012|url=http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ccsg5/Pages/CarlVinsonSailorsMakeHistoryDuringExerciseMalabar2012.aspx|publisher=United States Navy|access-date=15 January 2014|archive-date=15 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515045313/http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ccsg5/Pages/CarlVinsonSailorsMakeHistoryDuringExerciseMalabar2012.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>

INS ''Kulish'' along with INS ''Rana'' participated in the [[Navy Day (India)|Navy Day]] celebrations in December 2011 when it was commanded by [[Lieutenant Commander]] Rajneesh Dalal. Both the ships hosted more than 1,200 people who came to watch the programme in commemoration of Navy Day.<ref name=thehindu1>{{cite web|title=Might of Indian Navy on display|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/18/stories/2011011854460600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110122104626/http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/18/stories/2011011854460600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 January 2011|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2011-01-18|access-date=15 January 2014}}</ref> ''Kulish'' was part of the seven ships that took part in the programme in commemoration of Navy Day 2013. The other ships included the amphibious transport dock {{INS|Jalashwa}}, guided missile destroyer INS ''Ranvijay'', frigates {{INS|Satpura}}, {{INS|Shivalik}} and corvettes {{INS|Khukri|P49|6}}, {{INS|Khanjar|P47|6}}.<ref name=indianexpress>{{cite web|title=Ships from Eastern Naval fleet wow Chennaiites|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Ships-from-Eastern-Naval-fleet-wow-Chennaiites/2013/11/14/article1889054.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131118084929/http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Ships-from-Eastern-Naval-fleet-wow-Chennaiites/2013/11/14/article1889054.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 November 2013|publisher=New Indian Express|access-date=15 January 2014}}</ref>

''Kulish'' was part of a seven-ship fleet which represented the Eastern Naval Command at Indian Navy's annual [[Exercise TROPEX|TROPEX]] exercise, which concluded on 1 March 2013. TROPEX 2013 was a month-long theatre level exercise which was conducted off [[Arabian Sea|India's west coast]]. The navy conducted manoeuvres, weapon firings and tactical evaluation.<ref name=fi7m>{{cite news|title=Indian Navy Eastern Fleet heads back after Exercise TROPEX 2013|url=http://frontierindia.net/indian-navy-eastern-fleet-heads-back-after-exercise-tropex-2013#axzz2VEumWYuv|access-date=15 January 2014|newspaper=Frontier India|date=7 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711102046/http://frontierindia.net/indian-navy-eastern-fleet-heads-back-after-exercise-tropex-2013#axzz2VEumWYuv|archive-date=11 July 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> The other ships in the flotilla were the destroyer INS ''Rana'', amphibious dock INS ''Jalashwa'', corvettes {{INS|Karmuk|P64|6}} and {{INS|Sukanya|P50|6}} and fleet tanker INS ''Jyoti'', and it was led by INS ''Ranvijay'' under the command of Admiral [[Ajit Kumar P|Ajith Kumar P]], Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. This flotilla made a port call at [[Cochin Port|Kochi]] on 4 March 2013, en route to its forward deployment.<ref name=bs7m>{{cite news|title=Seven warships of Eastern fleet depart after 4-day visit|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/seven-warships-of-eastern-fleet-depart-after-4-day-visit-113030700186_1.html|access-date=15 January 2014|newspaper=Business Standard|date=7 March 2013}}</ref><ref name=zn7m>{{cite news|title=Seven warships of Eastern fleet depart after 4-day visit|url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/kerala/seven-warships-of-eastern-fleet-depart-after-4-day_833608.html|access-date=15 January 2014|newspaper=Zee News|date=7 March 2013}}</ref>

==Gallery==

{{Gallery
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|File:INS Sumedha (P59) and INS Kulish (P63) enroute to Bangladesh.jpg
|{{INS|Sumedha}} (P58) and ''Kulish'' (P63) en route to [[Bangladesh]].
|File:INS Kulish.jpg
|''Kulish'' at sea.
|File:INS Kulish (P63) is underway with U.S. and Indian navy ships during Exercise Malabar 2012.jpg
|''Kulish'' underway with U.S Navy during Exercise Malabar 2012.
|File:INS Kulish (P63) and INS Sumedha (P59) enroute to Bangladesh.jpg
|INS ''Kulish'' and INS ''Sumedha'' enroute to Bangladesh.
}}

== References ==
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{{Corvettes of the Indian Navy}}

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[[Category:Kora-class corvettes]]
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[[Category:1997 ships]]
[[Category:Ships built in Kolkata]]

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