The Indian Navy will commission its latest missile destroyer, INS Imphal, on Tuesday (Dec 26). A commissioning ceremony will take place today in the presence of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Mumbai. The destroyer is the third of four ‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers to be commissioned into the Indian Navy.

Here are seven key facts about the Indian Navy's latest missile destroyer

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	<li>INS Imphal is India's first warship named after a northeastern city of the country, showcasing the significance of the Indian territory for national security, connectivity and prosperity. The commissioning of the destroyer was first approved by the Indian president back in 2019. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>INS Imphal will be the third ‘Vishakhapatnam’ class missile destroyer to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. These are designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation, Warship Design Bureau. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The 164-metre-long destroyer is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, medium-range and Brahmos surface-to-air missiles, anti-submarine rocket launchers, and 76mm super rapid gun mount. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The warship was constructed by Mazagaon Dock Limited and was delivered to the Indian Navy on October 20 after a comprehensive trial programme. The warship is powered by Combines Gas and Gas (COGAG) propulsion and is capable of achieving speeds in excess of 30 knots (56 km/hour). 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>INS Imphal is one of the most advanced, potent warships ever&nbsp;been constructed in India, according to the Indian Navy. The ship is fitted with a modern surveillance radar which provides target data to the gunnery weapon systems of the ship. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The warship is designed to operate efficiently in extreme conditions and is equipped to fight under nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) warfare conditions. Thus, the survivability skills and combat capability of the ship are unmatched. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The destroyer will join the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy after being commissioned.</li>
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(With inputs from agencies)

The Indian Navy will commission its latest missile destroyer, INS Imphal, on Tuesday (Dec 26). A commissioning ceremony will take place today in the presence of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Mumbai.

The Indian Navy will commission its latest missile destroyer, INS Imphal, on Tuesday (Dec 26). A commissioning ceremony will take place today in the presence of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Mumbai. The destroyer is the third of four ‘Visakhapatnam’ class destroyers to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. Here are seven key facts about the Indian Navy's latest missile destroyer INS Imphal is India's first warship named after a northeastern city of the country, showcasing the significance of the Indian territory for national security, connectivity and prosperity. The commissioning of the destroyer was first approved by the Indian president back in 2019. INS Imphal will be the third ‘Vishakhapatnam’ class missile destroyer to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. These are designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation, Warship Design Bureau. The 164-metre-long destroyer is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, medium-range and Brahmos surface-to-air missiles, anti-submarine rocket launchers, and 76mm super rapid gun mount. The warship was constructed by Mazagaon Dock Limited and was delivered to the Indian Navy on October 20 after a comprehensive trial programme. The warship is powered by Combines Gas and Gas (COGAG) propulsion and is capable of achieving speeds in excess of 30 knots (56 km/hour). INS Imphal is one of the most advanced, potent warships ever been constructed in India, according to the Indian Navy. The ship is fitted with a modern surveillance radar which provides target data to the gunnery weapon systems of the ship. The warship is designed to operate efficiently in extreme conditions and is equipped to fight under nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) warfare conditions. Thus, the survivability skills and combat capability of the ship are unmatched. The destroyer will join the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy after being commissioned. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Navy set to commission INS Imphal, seven key facts to note

US reacted on Sunday (Nov 26) after it faced a stern warning from the Chinese military when the American warship - the guided-missile destroyer - USS Hopper, reportedly entered waters off the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea.

In response to China's reaction over the warship, the US Navy reportedly said that the Hopper had "asserted navigational rights in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law".

This comes as the spokesperson for China's People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command, Senior Colonel Tian Junli, condemned the alleged intrusion as a serious violation of China's sovereignty and security. He also accused the US of pursuing "navigation hegemony" and contributing to the "militarisation of the South China Sea."

The PLA's Southern Theater Command deployed air and naval forces to monitor and force out the USS Hopper.

The PLA spokesperson said that the command will be on high alert in order to address the need to safeguard national sovereignty and maintain peace and stability in the region.

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He termed United States as a "security risk maker in the South China Sea" and called it the "biggest" peace and stability "destroyer" in the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>US-Philippines drills&nbsp;</h2>

Philippines and the United States troops launched joint patrols on November 21 in waters near Taiwan.&nbsp;This was followed by China's accusations against the Philippines of collaborating with "foreign forces" for joint patrols in the South China Sea.&nbsp;

Deputy spokesperson for the US' 7th Fleet Lieutenant Kristina Weidemann, reportedly said, "The United States challenges excessive maritime claims around the world regardless of the identity of the claimant. Unlawful and sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea pose a serious threat to the freedom of the seas."&nbsp;

The Philippines and Australia also initiated joint sea and air patrols which further contributed to the complex dynamics in the area and a slew of accusations and counter accusations.&nbsp;

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US and China, in the latest, held "candid" talks on maritime issues, where the US expressed concerns about "dangerous and unlawful" Chinese actions in the South China Sea.

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China claims almost the entire region, a contention rejected by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016.

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US reacted on Sunday (Nov 26) after it faced a stern warning from the Chinese military when the American warship - the guided-missile destroyer - USS Hopper, reportedly entered waters off the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea.

US reacted on Sunday (Nov 26) after it faced a stern warning from the Chinese military when the American warship - the guided-missile destroyer - USS Hopper, reportedly entered waters off the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea. In response to China's reaction over the warship, the US Navy reportedly said that the Hopper had "asserted navigational rights in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law". This comes as the spokesperson for China's People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command, Senior Colonel Tian Junli, condemned the alleged intrusion as a serious violation of China's sovereignty and security. He also accused the US of pursuing "navigation hegemony" and contributing to the "militarisation of the South China Sea." The PLA's Southern Theater Command deployed air and naval forces to monitor and force out the USS Hopper. The PLA spokesperson said that the command will be on high alert in order to address the need to safeguard national sovereignty and maintain peace and stability in the region. Also Read | US, Germany forcing Ukraine to end war with Russia and ready to accept new boundary: Report He termed United States as a "security risk maker in the South China Sea" and called it the "biggest" peace and stability "destroyer" in the region. US-Philippines drills Philippines and the United States troops launched joint patrols on November 21 in waters near Taiwan. This was followed by China's accusations against the Philippines of collaborating with "foreign forces" for joint patrols in the South China Sea. Deputy spokesperson for the US' 7th Fleet Lieutenant Kristina Weidemann, reportedly said, "The United States challenges excessive maritime claims around the world regardless of the identity of the claimant. Unlawful and sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea pose a serious threat to the freedom of the seas." The Philippines and Australia also initiated joint sea and air patrols which further contributed to the complex dynamics in the area and a slew of accusations and counter accusations. Also Read | Death toll from flooding in Somalia climbs to nearly 100 US and China, in the latest, held "candid" talks on maritime issues, where the US expressed concerns about "dangerous and unlawful" Chinese actions in the South China Sea. Watch | First batch of humanitarian aid supplies since temporary truce reaches Gaza × China claims almost the entire region, a contention rejected by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016. (With inputs from agencies)

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