The Indian Navy commissioned its latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Imphal, in Mumbai on December 26, 2023. This warship is the third of the ‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers, designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai.
INS Imphal is the first warship named after a city from the North East, emphasizing the region’s significance for national security, sovereignty, and prosperity. The ship successfully test-fired the extended-range supersonic BrahMos missile in November 2023, showcasing the Navy’s commitment to combat effectiveness and confidence in its cutting-edge indigenous weapons and platforms.
Upon commissioning, INS Imphal will become part of the Western Naval Command.
Q: What is the name of the latest Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer commissioned by the Indian Navy on December 26, 2023?
a) INS Visakhapatnam
b) INS Mumbai
c) INS Imphal
d) INS BrahMos
Answer: c) INS Imphal
