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Which Indian Naval ship was commissioned as the first of the Project 15B stealth guided-missile destroyers in late 2021?
INS Visakhapatnam
INS Mormugao
INS Imphal
INS Surat
INS Visakhapatnam
INS Visakhapatnam (D66) was commissioned into the Indian Navy on November 21, 2021, marking the induction of the lead ship of the Project 15B class. These destroyers are an evolution of the Kolkata-class (Project 15A) and represent a significant enhancement in stealth, firepower, and maritime combat capability.
INS Visakhapatnam (D66) was commissioned into the Indian Navy on November 21, 2021, marking the induction of the lead ship of the Project 15B class. These destroyers are an evolution of the Kolkata-class (Project 15A) and represent a significant enhancement in stealth, firepower, and maritime combat capability.
The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, which constructed these ships, falls under the Ministry of Defence, established as a department in 1947 under the Government of India's allocation of business rules.
Project 15B class destroyers are designed by the Warship Design Bureau (formerly Directorate of Naval Design).
These vessels are equipped with advanced BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Barak-8 long-range surface-to-air missiles.
The 15B class features an indigenous content of over 75 percent, reflecting India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defence.
INS Mormugao (D67) was the second ship of this class, commissioned in December 2022.
INS Imphal (D68) was commissioned in December 2023, notable for being the first warship named after a city in the North-East.
INS Surat (D69) is the fourth and final ship of the Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, launched in May 2022.
The class is named after major cities in India, continuing a tradition set by the previous Project 15 and 15A destroyers.
A is correct тАФ INS Visakhapatnam was commissioned in November 2021 as the first ship of the Project 15B class.
When studying Indian Navy projects, categorize them by their class designations: Project 15/15A/15B (Destroyers), Project 17/17A (Frigates), and Project 75 (Scorpene-class submarines) to avoid confusion in exam matching questions.
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