INS Mumbai Docks In Colombo, To Engage In Passage Exercise

Description

INS MUMBAI

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Context

INS Mumbai arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a three-day visit, marking its first port call in the country.This visit is part of broader naval diplomacy, as INS Mumbai is the eighth Indian naval ship to visit Sri Lanka this year.

Details

The visit will end with a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Sri Lanka Navy.
INS Mumbai was inducted into the Indian Navy on January 22, 2001.
It was built at Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.
It is the third destroyer (guided-missile) of the Delhi-class.
It was constructed for a range of both offensive and defensive missions.
Range is 8,000 nautical miles at 18 knots.
INS Mumbai is heavily armed, designed to engage a variety of threats including surface, air, and underwater targets.
Operational activity of the INS Mumbai includes participation in several naval exercises and deployments.
It was a participant in the international fleet review at Portsmouth in 2005 and had been involved in different operations that had been done by the Indian Navy and through joint exercises with other Navies.

Guided missile destroyers

Guided missile destroyers are versatile warships equipped with advanced missile systems for air, surface, and underwater combat. With powerful radar, stealth features, and high-speed propulsion, they excel in offensive and defensive roles.

Examples in the Indian Navy:

INS Kolkata (P15A class)
INS Visakhapatnam (P15B class)

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Sources:

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PRACTICE QUESTION

Q: Which of the following Indian Naval ships were commissioned as part of the Project 15B destroyer class?

1. INS Visakhapatnam

2. INS Kochi

3. INS Delhi

4. INS Imphal

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, and 4 only

Answer: (b)

Explanation:

INS Visakhapatnam (commissioned in 2021) and INS Imphal are part of the Project 15B destroyers. INS Kochi and INS Delhi belong to the older Project 15A and Project 15, respectively.

Additional Information: Project 15B destroyers are an advanced class of guided-missile destroyers designed by the Indian Navy to enhance maritime security with stealth and offensive capabilities.