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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned two multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, at the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (File photo)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday commissioned two multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, at the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam.
He lauded the Indian Navy on the occasion, saying that both warships will prove to be a milestone in the nation’s security. “One country has the F-35 that operates in the air, while you’ve delivered a sea-based version of the F-35 — and that too, indigenously,” he said during an address.
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“The journey that INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri are embarking on from Visakhapatnam today is a journey of India’s pride. This commissioning is a matter of pride for all of us,” he added. “With the inclusion of INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, the strength, reach, and resilience of our Navy will further increase.”
The Defence Minister further said that the warships will improve India’s security, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. He said both warships had advanced capabilities, including long-range surface-to-air missiles, BrahMos missiles, an indigenous rocket launcher, a torpedo launcher, a combat management system, and a fire control system.
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Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More
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