NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, NOV 28
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday unveiled the crest of stealth guided missile destroyer Imphal ahead of the warship’s commissioning.
Delighted to attend the Crest Unveiling ceremony of INS Imphal in New Delhi today. Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by MDL, this ship is a hallmark of indigenous shipbuilding.
Happy to note that INS Imphal is amongst the most technologically… pic.twitter.com/xa47xE3p18
— Rajnath Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@rajnathsingh) November 28, 2023
The Indian Navy received Imphal from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, its first warship with separate accommodation for women sailors, on October 20.
The crest design depicts the Kangla Palace on the left and ‘Kangla-Sa’ on the right, the defence ministry said in a statement, while explaining its significance. Kangla Palace is an important historical and archaeological site of Manipur and was the traditional seat of the kingdom. With a dragon’s head and lion’s body, the ‘Kangla-Sa’ is a mythical being and is symbolic as protector of its people.
‘Kangla-Sa’ is also the state emblem of Manipur
Imphal, which will get the ‘INS’ prefix after getting commissioned, is the third of the four warships sanctioned under an important project called P-15B aimed at boosting the navy’s capabilities in the Indian Ocean region. INS Visakhapatnam and INS Mormugao have already been commissioned. Surat, the fourth one, is under construction.
Singh unveiled the crest in the presence of Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, chief of defence staff General Anil Chauhan and navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar.
Imphal’s crest is a befitting tribute to the sacrifice made by the people of Manipur towards India’s independence, sovereignty and security, the statement added.
The ship has an indigenous content of around 75% including its medium range surface-to-air missiles, BrahMos missiles, torpedo tube launchers, anti-submarine rocket launchers and 76mm super rapid gun mount. The destroyer has a displacement of 7,400 tonnes, length of 164 metres and top speed of more than 30 knots. It can carry a crew of 312.
NDA Expo Autumn Term 2023 kick-starts in National Defence Academy
Mrs. Reyman Kochhar, President of Family Welfare Organisation at #NDA, inaugurated NDA Expo Autumn Term 2023 – celebration of creativity and innovation, on 27 Nov 23. #NDAExpo#AutumnTerm2023
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— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) November 28, 2023
The NDA Expo Autumn Term- 2023 was inaugurated on 27 Nov 2023 by Reyman Kochhar, President, Family Welfare Organisation, National Defence Academy. The event represents the culmination of various club activities at NDA. The Expo comprised displays from 23 indoor and outdoor hobby clubs of which the NDA cadets are part and will be open for visitors on 27 – 29 Nov 2023. The proud parents of the passing out course will get an opportunity to witness the creative talents of NDA cadets.
The expo also gives a glimpse of the 75 Glorious Years of this unique Academy which has been inculcating jointmanship and military ethos in the young military leaders in making whilst providing them with these opportunities of self- expression, creative use of their time and simultaneously honing their soft skills. The growth and evolution of the Academy over 75 years were visible in the various club exhibits. The enthusiasm of cadets and the guidance of instructors worked wonders in honing the talent of cadets for the conduct of the Expo.
Ministry of Defence inks contract with BHEL to procure 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount & accessories worth ₹2956.89 Cr for Navy
Contract worth over ₹2900 cr inked between Ministry of Defence and @BHEL_India for 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount along with associated equipment for the @indiannavy under Buy (Indian) category.@rajnathsingh@giridhararamane @adgpi@HQ_IDS_India@PIB_India pic.twitter.com/RtnI3X3XoI
— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) November 28, 2023
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with M/s Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Haridwar on 28th November, 2023, for procurement of 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) along with associated equipment/ accessories for Indian Navy under Buy (Indian) category at a total cost of ₹2956.89 Cr.
Strengthening maritime defence! 🚢
Ministry of Defence seals the deal with @BHEL_India for 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mounts, a significant step towards enhancing @indiannavy's capabilities. ⚓️ #DefenceUpdate
More: https://t.co/BoCEo8405n@rajnathsingh @giridhararamane pic.twitter.com/Bdu8IEZW1F— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) November 28, 2023
The upgraded SRGM, which will be manufactured by M/s BHEL at its Haridwar Plant, is a medium caliber anti-missile/anti aircraft point defence weapon system which provides a sustained rate of fire and high accuracy. The weapon system is capable of multiple engagements in multi-threat scenarios and has a proven record of very good performance against missiles and highly maneuverable fast attack crafts.
Upgraded SRGMs will be installed onboard Indian Navy’s in-service and newly built ships by M/s Mazagaon Dock and Shipbuilders Ltd., Mumbai, and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata. The project will generate an employment of two and half lakh mandays over a period of five years and encourage active participation of various Indian industries including MSME, thus significantly contributing to the Government’s efforts to achieve ‘Atmanirbharta’ in defence.
