NB In List | Indian Navy's stealth destroyer 'Imphal' sails sea for maiden trial; 5 key points-

Adding more power to combat capabilities, the Indian Navy’s third indigenous stealth destroyer of the Project 15B class undertook her maiden sea sortie on Friday which will be commissioned later this year. It is a huge example of the ‘AtmaNirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives.

Know about the made-in-India ship:

Imphal, Indian Navy’s third indigenous stealth destroyer of the Project 15B class, incorporates several niche technologies and high indigenous content

It is designed in-house by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Mazagon Dock Ltd. (MDL)

Imphal will have the unique distinction of being the largest and most advanced destroyer to be ever named after a city from the North-East.

Imphal would thus be a befitting symbol of the growing importance and contribution of the North-Eastern region and the state of Manipur towards national security and development.

5.With the recent commissioning of her predecessor INS Mormugao in December 2022 and the fifth Project 75 submarine INS Vagir in January 2023, the commencement of sea trials of Imphal is yet another important milestone in MDL’s continued contribution towards building a strong, modern and self-reliant India.