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Context

• Indian multi-role stealth frigate INS Shivalik has reached Pearl Harbour in Hawaii to take part in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, which is world's largest naval exercise
• INS Shivalik sailed into Pearl Harbour on Thursday on completion of JIMEX 24, a bilateral exercise between India and Japan.

Details

Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise

Overview

 Nature: World's largest international maritime exercise

• Location: Hawaii
• Duration: Until August 1, 2024
• Theme: Partners: Integrated and Prepared
• Leadership: Led by the US Navy
• Participants: Approximately 29 countries

Objectives

• Enhance interoperability among navies of friendly foreign countries
• Build trust among participating navies
• Ensure the safety of sea lanes and security of the world's oceans

Phases of the Exercise

1.Harbour Phase (27 June to 07 July 2024)

• Activities include:

• Multiple symposiums
• Exercise planning discussions
• Sports competitions
• Reciprocal deck visits

• Sea Phase
• Divided into three sub-phases
• Involves both basic and advanced level integration exercises

About INS SHIVALIK

Overview

• INS Shivalik, the lead ship of her class of stealth multi-role frigates, represents a significant advancement in the Indian Navy's capabilities.
• Built for stealth and versatility, it marks India's progress in indigenous warship development.

Key Facts

• Class: Lead ship of Shivalik-class frigates
• Role: Multi-role stealth frigate
• Commissioning Date: April 29, 2010
• Builder: Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), Mumbai
• Maximum Speed: 32 knots (59 km/h)

Historical Significance

• First Stealth Warship: INS Shivalik is the first stealth warship built by India.
• Indigenous Development: The ship showcases India's capability to design and build advanced naval platforms

Sources:

PIB

PRACTICE QUESTION Q)Where was India's first stealth warship  INS Shivalik built? A) Cochin Shipyard Limited B) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers C) Mazagon Dock Limited D) Hindustan Shipyard Limited Answer: C