Central Idea

INS Imphal (Pennant D68), the third ship of the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers, is set to join the Indian Navy.
Part of Project 15B, INS Imphal follows the lineage of the Delhi and Kolkata classes of indigenous destroyers.

About INS Imphal

	Details
Ship Name	INS Imphal (Pennant D68)
Class	Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyer (Project 15B)
Commissioning Date	Scheduled for December 26
Builder	Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL)
Design	Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau
Propulsion System	Combined gas and gas (COGAG) configuration with four gas turbines
Maximum Speed	30 knots
Range	4000 nautical miles
Armament	BrahMos surface-to-surface cruise missiles Barak-8 surface-to-air missiles 127 mm main gun AK-630 30mm guns Torpedo launchers and anti-submarine rocket launchers
Helicopter Facilities	Can operate two multi-role helicopters (Sea King or HAL Dhruv)
Strategic Features	Stealth capabilities for reduced radar signature Advanced combat management system Total atmospheric control system (TACS) for protection against nuclear, biological, and chemical threats
Significance	Represents advanced naval warfare capabilities and strategic asset for the Indian Navy
Tribute to Northeast India	Named after the city of Imphal, honoring the strategic and historical significance of the Northeast region