The Indian Navy’s INS Imphal recently participated in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the U.S. Navy Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101). This exercise highlights the growing strategic and operational cooperation between India and the United States, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, where both nations focus on enhancing maritime security.
INS Imphal is an indigenously built stealth guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy. It is a part of the Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, built under the Project P-15B series, with three other destroyers in this class: INS Visakhapatnam, INS Mormugao, and INS Surat.
Commissioned: December 2023.
Designed: The ship was designed in-house by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau.
Constructed by: Mazagon Dock Ltd. (MDL).
Name: It is the first warship named after Imphal, the capital city of Manipur in the Northeast of India.
Significance: This warship was notable as the first naval ship commissioned with accommodation for women officers and sailors.
Role: The ship is a key part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet, and its primary missions include:
Anti-Air Warfare (AAW)
Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW)
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
INS Imphal is among the largest destroyers ever constructed in India, boasting several modern features:
Length: 164 meters.
Displacement: Over 7,500 tonnes.
Crew Complement: 50 officers and 250 enlisted personnel.
Propulsion: The ship is powered by four Gas Turbines in a Combined Gas & Gas configuration, allowing the ship to achieve speeds over 30 knots (56 km/h).
Endurance: Maximum operating endurance of 45 days without replenishment.
BrahMos Missiles: A supersonic cruise missile, capable of targeting both surface ships and land targets.
Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM): For defense against aerial threats.
Indigenous Anti-Submarine Rocket Launchers: For protection against submarine threats.
76 mm Super Rapid Gun Mount: For close-range defense and fire support.
Advanced Radar Systems: These provide target data to the ship’s gunnery weapon systems.
Total Atmospheric Control System (TACS): This system provides protection against chemical, biological, and nuclear threats, ensuring the safety of the crew in high-risk environments.
INS Imphal is part of India’s broader naval modernization effort and represents the country’s growing capabilities in advanced naval warfare. With its focus on stealth, advanced weaponry, and sophisticated radar systems, INS Imphal is set to play a pivotal role in securing India's maritime interests in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
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