Indian Navy commissioned indigenously-built stealth guided missile destroyer INS Imphal at a ceremony in Mumbai Naval Dockyard on Tuesday, December 26 in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Maharashtra Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde accompanied Rajnath Singh in the event. Speaking at the event, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said "INS Imphal will not only tackle physical threats, but also through the demonstrated strength of an integrated Bharat, she will deter nefarious designs, trying to subvert our national unity". INS Imphal is country's first warship named after the North-eastern state Manipur's capital city. INS Imphal now becomes a part of the Western Naval Command after commissioning.  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Unveils Crest of Yard 12706 Aka INS Imphal, Says 'Ship Is Hallmark of Indigenous Shipbuilding' (See Pics and Video).

Indian Navy Commissions  INS Imphal:

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Eknath Shinde Present at Commissioning Ceremony:

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