INS
IMPHAL - DEFENCE & SECURITY
News:
INS Imphal commissioned
today
What's
in the news?
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INS Imphal (Pennant D68), the third of
four warships of Project 15B that together form the Visakhapatnam class
stealth-guided missile destroyers, is set to be commissioned into the Indian
Navy.
Features
of INS Imphal:
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Visakhapatnam
Class Characteristics:
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Recognized as one of the most advanced
ship classes in the Indian Navy.
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Capable of independent offensive
operations.
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Arsenal
Highlights:
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BrahMos surface-to-surface cruise
missiles.
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Vertically launched Barak-8 surface-to-air
missiles.
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127 mm main gun.
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AK-630 30mm guns for close-point
engagement.
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Indigenously developed 533 mm torpedo
launchers.
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RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers.
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Strategic
Role of Destroyers:
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Vital in naval operations, safeguarding
fleets and carrier battle groups.
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Effective defence against short-range
attackers.
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Operational
Independence:
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Capable of operating independently.
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Network-Centric
Warfare:
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Well-equipped for network-centric warfare.
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Utilizes information technology and
computer networking tools.
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Enhanced
Situational Awareness:
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Focus on leveraging technology for
improved situational awareness.
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Operational
Effectiveness:
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Designed for optimal operational
effectiveness in diverse naval scenarios.
Project
15B:
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It is a project that aims to construct
four guided missile destroyers namely Visakhapatnam, Mormugao, Imphal and
Surat.