INS Imphal : Commissioned Into The Indian Navy

INS Imphal : Commissioned Into The Indian Navy

INS Imphal, the third warship of Project 15B forming the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy.

• The commissioning of INS Imphal holds special significance, being the largest and most advanced destroyer named after a city from the northeast.
• The Visakhapatnam class is recognized as one of the most advanced ship classes in the Indian Navy, capable of independent offensive operations.
• The arsenal of the Visakhapatnam class includes BrahMos surface-to-surface cruise missiles, vertically launched Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles, a 127 mm main gun, AK-630 30mm guns for close-point engagement, indigenously developed 533 mm torpedo launchers, and RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers.
• Strategically, destroyers play a vital role in naval operations, protecting fleets and carrier battle groups from short-range attackers.
• It can operate independently and is well-equipped for network-centric warfare, utilizing information technology and computer networking tools.
• This pays tribute to Manipur’s historical contributions to India’s freedom struggle, emphasizing the region’s importance in national security, sovereignty, and prosperity.