The Indian Navy on Tuesday successfully carried out an engagement of a sea-skimming supersonic target utilising its most up-to-date indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao.
According to India’s maritime pressure, this inaugural endeavor demonstrates the Navy’s dedication to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and future-proof fight readiness.
“Indian Navy’s latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao successfully carried out engagement of sea-skimming supersonic target. This maiden endeavour showcases IN’s Future Proof Combat Readiness and commitment towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat,” the Indian Navy stated in an announcement.
Named after the noteworthy port metropolis of Goa on the West coast, Mormugao unintentionally embraced her most memorable ocean foray on December 19, 2021, when Goa celebrated 60 years of freedom from Portuguese rule.
According to the Indian Navy, the ship has a size of 163 meters, a width of 17 meters, and a displacement of seven,400 tonnes. It is rightfully thought to be probably the most potent warships in-built India.
In a Combined Gas and Gas (COGAG) configuration, the ship is propelled by 4 highly effective Gas Turbines that may attain speeds of greater than 30 knots. The ship’s improved stealth capabilities scale back its Radar Cross Section (RCS).
The Surface to Surface Missile and Surface to Air Missile are simply two of the delicate weapons and sensors present in Mormugao. The ship’s gunnery weapon methods obtain target info from a cutting-edge surveillance radar.
The natively created Rocket Launchers, Torpedo Launchers and ASW helicopters give the boat’s Enemy of Submarine Fighting skills. It is ready to battle underneath nuclear, organic and chemical (NBC) combating circumstances, stated the Ministry of Defence, as quoted by ANI.
Also Read | DRDO, Indian Navy successfully take a look at flight sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile
Also Read | Indian Navy plane begins ‘humanitarian’ search operations as Chinese boat capsizes in Indian Ocean
