Indigenous stealth guided-missile destroyer INS Mormugao, second warship of P15B class, commissioned by Defence Minister

The warship, packed with state-of-the-art weapons & sensors, will enhance country's maritime capabilities & secure national interests, says Mr. Rajnath Singh "Bolstering security apparatus amid evolving global scenario is our top priority" Aim is to make India an indigenous ship building hub: Defence Minister

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mormugao (D67), second warship of the P15B class of stealth guided-missile destroyers, was commissioned in the august presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on December 18, 2022. The event marked the formal induction of the second of the four 'Visakhapatnam' class destroyers, indigenously designed by the Indian Navy's in-house organisation Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.

"SHINING EXAMPLE OF 'AATMANIRBHARTA' IN DEFENCE"

In his address, Defence Minister described INS Mormugao as one of the most powerful indigenously-built warships which will significantly enhance the country's maritime capabilities and secure national interests. "INS Mormugao is one of the world's most technologically-advanced missile carriers. With over 75% indigenous content, it is a testimony to India's excellence in design and development of warships and a shining example of our growing indigenous defence production capabilities. The warship will meet the present and future needs of our country as well as of our friendly countries across the globe," he said.

"NAVY SECURING MARITIME INTERESTS & CONTRIBUTING PROGRESS"  TO SOCIO-ECONOMIC

Mr. Rajnath Singh commended the Indian Navy and MDL for the commissioning of INS Mormugao, describing it as the result of the hard work, dedication and aspirations of the engineers, technicians, designers and scientists. It is a matter of great pride for India, he said. Defence Minister extended congratulations to the Indian Navy on behalf of the entire nation for not only safeguarding maritime interests, but also contributing significantly to the socioeconomic progress.