INS Imphal: Northeast city’s namesake joins Navy fleet

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India strengthens its naval prowess with the commissioning of INS Imphal, an indigenously-built stealth-guided missile destroyer, set to join the Western Naval Command.

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Imphal Commissioned

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Joining Western Command

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Advanced Weaponry

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Imphal’s Specifications

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Modern Surveillance

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Minister’s Attendance

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Construction Details

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Speed and Missiles

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Strategic Development

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INS Imphal: Northeast city’s namesake joins Navy fleet

India strengthens its naval prowess with the commissioning of INS Imphal, an indigenously-built stealth-guided missile destroyer, set to join the Western Naval Command.

Imphal Commissioned

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Imphal, an indigenously-built stealth-guided missile destroyer, on 26 December at the Mumbai Naval Dockyard.

Joining Western Command

The warship is ready to join the Western Naval Command after a thorough trial programme both at harbour and at sea.

Advanced Weaponry

INS Imphal boasts state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, including surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles, and torpedoes.

Imphal’s Specifications

The vessel measures 163 metres, weighs 7,400 tonnes, and has 75% indigenous content, making it one of the most potent warships constructed in India.

Modern Surveillance

Imphal is equipped with a modern surveillance radar, enabling the ship’s gunnery weapon systems to acquire target data.

Minister’s Attendance

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the commissioning ceremony at the Mumbai Naval Dockyard.

Construction Details

The warship was constructed by Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.

Speed and Missiles

Equipped with BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles, INS Imphal can achieve speeds of over 30 knots or 56 km per hour.

Strategic Development

INS Imphal, the third of the ‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers, is a significant development amid China’s expanding presence in the Indian Ocean region.

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