Mumbai: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday commissioned INS Mormugao, a P15B stealth-guided missile destroyer, into the Indian Navy. CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, and other dignitaries were also present during the commissioning ceremony of India’s latest stealth-class warship at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
Addressing the nation during the commissioning of the INS Mormugao, Rajnath Singh said, “INS Mormugao is one of the most powerful warships made in India, it will make a remarkable growth in Indian Maritime capabilities. INS Mormugao is one of the world’s most technologically advanced missile carriers.”
“The systems in INS Mormugao will be able to satisfy not just present but also future needs. It is also an example of our indigenous defence production capability. In future, we will do shipbuilding for the world,” the defence minister said.
“This ‘Visakhapatnam’ class missile destroyer is one of the most powerful warships to be built in India. I believe this warship will significantly enhance Indian maritime capabilities with its capabilities,” he added.
“The place where we all have gathered today for the commissioning of INS ‘Mormugao’, is a historical region which has witnessed the bravery of heroes like Chhatrapati Shivaji, Sambhaji, and Kanhoji. The commissioning of this warship at his place of work has its own special significance. Mormugao’ fort or ‘Mormugao’ port, both the name is recorded with great distinction in the history of India. It is said that in the 17th century, under the leadership of Veer Sambhaji, the Maratha army attacked the Portuguese in Old Goa, and their demonstrated his valor on a large scale against,” he stated while explaining the history related to Mormugao.