Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:02am on 26 Dec 2023,Tuesday Defence
Today marks a historic moment as the Indian Navy is set to commission the INS Imphal, a groundbreaking stealth-guided missile destroyer, at Mumbai's naval dockyard. The warship, the first named after a Northeastern city, signifies a leap in indigenous naval capabilities. Constructed by Mazagon Dock Limited, INS Imphal boasts advanced features, including BrahMos missiles and a modern surveillance radar. With a displacement of 7,400 tonnes, it's a potent force in maritime defense. Notably, the ship successfully test-fired the extended-range supersonic BrahMos last month, a remarkable achievement for any indigenous warship. The ceremony, to be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, underlines India's commitment to bolstering its naval strength and maritime security.
