Indian Navy Commissions INS Imphal

On 26th December, 2023, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Imphal, a Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer and the third vessel of the Visakhapatnam class, marking a significant leap in naval capabilities and technology.

Project 15B

  • Evolution from Project 15A: The inception of Project 15B followed the commissioning of three Kolkata-class guided missile destroyers (INS Kolkata, INS Kochi, and INS Chennai) under Project 15A between 2014 and 2016.
  • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders: All vessels, including Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, were crafted by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, a key Defence PSU in India.

Development of the Visakhapatnam Class

  • Lead Ship Commissioning: INS Visakhapatnam (D66), ....
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