Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy
2 years ago

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Adding to the country's maritime prowess, Mormugao, the second indigenous stealth guided missile destroyer under project P15B, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Sunday. Being an important country in this region, the role of our navy becomes more important in its security," said defence minister Rajnath Singh at the commissioning ceremony at the Mumbai naval dockyard. The ship is armed with BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, indigenous torpedo tube launchers and 76mm super rapid gun mount. The ship has been designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation, the Warship Design Bureau and built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.

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INS Imphal | Guided missile destroyer
11 months, 3 weeks ago

INS Imphal | Guided missile destroyer

The Hindu  

On December 27, the third of four P-15B ‘Visakhapatnam’ class stealth guided missile destroyer was commissioned into the Indian Navy as INS Imphal at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. Describing the ship as a shining example of ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at the induction ceremony: “INS Imphal is a symbol of India’s growing maritime power and it …

WATCH: Indian Navy's latest destroyer successfully intercepts supersonic target
1 year, 7 months ago

WATCH: Indian Navy's latest destroyer successfully intercepts supersonic target

Firstpost  

Named after the historic port city of Goa on the West coast, Mormugao coincidentally undertook her first sea sortie on December 19, 2021, when Goa celebrated 60 years of liberation from Portuguese rule The Indian Navy has successfully carried out engagement of a sea-skimming supersonic target using its latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao. “Indian Navy’s latest indigenous guided …

'Maiden endeavour': Indian Navy's INS Mormugao successfully intercepts supersonic sea-skimming target | Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

'Maiden endeavour': Indian Navy's INS Mormugao successfully intercepts supersonic sea-skimming target | Watch

India TV News  

The Indian Navy on Tuesday successfully carried out an engagement of a sea-skimming supersonic target utilising its most recent indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao. “Indian Navy’s latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao successfully carried out engagement of sea-skimming supersonic target. This maiden endeavour showcases IN’s Future Proof Combat Readiness and commitment towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat,” the Indian Navy …

Explained | The INS Mormugao and its capabilities
2 years ago

Explained | The INS Mormugao and its capabilities

The Hindu  

The story so far: In a boost to the country’s maritime capabilities, INS Mormugao has officially joined the Indian Navy’s fleet, marking a significant milestone for indigenous military expedition. The warship ‘Yard 12705’, named after the Goan port city of Mormugao, is the second of the four Visakhapatnam-class destroyers being built under the Indian Navy Project 15B, or P15B. INS …

Explained: How INS Mormugao, India’s new stealth-class warship, will give the Navy an edge
2 years ago

Explained: How INS Mormugao, India’s new stealth-class warship, will give the Navy an edge

Firstpost  

INS Mormugao, an indigenous stealth-guided missile destroyer, has been commissioned into the Navy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Mormugao, a P15B stealth-guided missile destroyer, into the Indian Navy in Mumbai. INS Mormugao can operate two multi-role helicopters, Sea King or HAL Dhruv and has a rail-less helicopter traversing and a hangar facility, according to a report by The Indian …

India to soon emerge as a global player in shipbuilding: Rajnath
2 years ago

India to soon emerge as a global player in shipbuilding: Rajnath

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Indian Naval Ship Mormugao, second warship of the P15B class of stealth guided-missile destroyers, was commissioned in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on Sunday. The event marked the formal induction of the second of the four ‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers, indigenously designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Mazagon …

India to soon emerge as a global player in shipbuilding: Rajnath
2 years ago

India to soon emerge as a global player in shipbuilding: Rajnath

Hindustan Times  

Indian Naval Ship Mormugao, the second warship of the P15B class of stealth guided-missile destroyers, was pressed into service in the presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh at Mumbai naval dockyard on Sunday. The event marked the formal induction of the second of the four Visakhapatnam class destroyers, indigenously designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by …

Rajnath Singh commissions stealth-guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao into Indian Navy
2 years ago

Rajnath Singh commissions stealth-guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao into Indian Navy

India TV News  

INS Mormugao: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Mormugao, a P15B stealth-guided missile destroyer, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Sunday. "Today is yet another milestone in the history of indigenous warship building as we commission the destroyer Mormugao, particularly when our sister ship Visakhapatnam was inducted into the Indian Navy just over a year ago," said Chief Admiral. …

Rajnath Singh commissions missile destroyer INS Mormugao into Indian Navy
2 years ago

Rajnath Singh commissions missile destroyer INS Mormugao into Indian Navy

India Today  

INS Mormugao, a P15B stealth-guided missile destroyer, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Sunday in Mumbai. INS Mormugao was commissioned in the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and other dignitaries. Mumbai | INS Mormugao, a P15B stealth-guided missile destroyer, commissioned into the Indian Navy in …

Second stealth-guided missile destroyer delivered to Indian Navy
2 years ago

Second stealth-guided missile destroyer delivered to Indian Navy

India Today  

The second ship of Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, was delivered to the Indian Navy on Thursday. Designed by the Warship Design Bureau, the Indian Navy’s in-house organization, and built by M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai, the four ships of the project are christened after major cities from all four corners …

Stealth-guided missile destroyer Mormugao delivered to Indian Navy
2 years ago

Stealth-guided missile destroyer Mormugao delivered to Indian Navy

Hindustan Times  

The second ship of Project 15B stealth-guided missile destroyers, Y12705, being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in the city, was handed over to the Indian Navy on Thursday. “Designed by the Warship Design Bureau, Indian Navy’s in-house organisation, and built by MDL, the four ships of the project are christened after major cities from all four corners of the …

Stealth destroyer Mormugao sails for trial on Goa Liberation Day
3 years ago

Stealth destroyer Mormugao sails for trial on Goa Liberation Day

India TV News  

Indian Navy's second indigenous stealth destroyer of the P15B class Mormugao, planned to be commissioned in mid 2022, proceeded on her maiden sea sortie on Sunday. The maiden sea sortie on December 19 is perhaps the most befitting date for the ship to be put to sea as the nation celebrates 60 years of Goa's liberation from Portuguese rule. The …

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