INS Imphal was commissioned in the Indian Navy on December 26, 2023.
The warship’s induction aims to boost India’s maritime capability amid China’s increasing forays into the Indian Ocean.
INS Imphal is the first warship to be named after a city from the Northeastern region, which was approved by the President in April 2019.
The ship includes BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, anti-submarine indigenous rocket launchers, and 76mm super rapid gun mount.
The warship is powered by Combined Gas and Gas (COGAG) propulsion. It is capable of achieving speeds above 30 knots (56 km/hour).
INS Imphal is also equipped to fight under Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) warfare conditions.
According to the Indian Navy, Imphal can be regarded as one of the most potent warships to have been constructed in India.
The ship is fitted with a modern surveillance radar which provides target data to the gunnery weapon systems of the ship.
After being commissioned, the ship will join the Western Naval Command, the Navy officials said.