Why is it in News?
→ INS Imphal deployed for maritime security operations.
→ Enhances Indian Navy’s surface combat capability.
Important Points
- Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyer.
- Third ship of Project-15B.
- Commissioned in December 2023.
- Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.
- Named after Imphal city.
- Equipped with BrahMos missiles.
- Advanced radar and combat management system.
- Enhances blue-water navy capability.