The delivery included the First Stealth Frigate of the Project 17A Class and the Fourth Stealth Destroyer of the Project 15B Class, named Yard 12707 (SURAT).
"Named the capital of Manipur, she is the first warship to represent a prominent city of north-east Bharat, aptly highlighting the importance attached by the government to this region," Admiral Kumar said.
The unveiling of Imphal's crest, adorned with the Kangla Palace and tangla-Sa' is a befitting tribute to the sacrifice made by the people of Manipur towards India's independence, sovereignty and security.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 20 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the Chief Guest at the commissioning ceremony of INS Visakhapatnam, the first ship of Project 15B, informed the Indian Navy on Saturday.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] April 20 (ANI): Third ship of Project 15B, Guided Missile Destroyer Imphal, was launched here at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) on Saturday.