Indian Navy's Mormugao sails for trial on Goa Liberation Day. Watch

Indian Navy's second indigenous stealth destroyer of the P15B class Mormugao proceeded on her maiden sea sortie on Sunday.
Indian Navy's second indigenous stealth destroyer of the P15B class Mormugao

Indian Navy's second indigenous stealth destroyer of the P15B class Mormugao

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Indian Navy's second indigenous stealth destroyer of the P15B class Mormugao, planned to be commissioned in mid 2022, proceeded on her maiden sea sortie on Sunday, December 19 as the nation celebrated 60 years of Goa's liberation from Portuguese rule.

Mormugao is being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDSL) as part of the Project 15B destroyers.

Mormugao will add significantly to the Indian Navy's combat capabilities. With the recent commissioning in November 2021 of INS Visakhapatnam and the fourth P75 submarine INS Vela, commencement of sea trials of Mormugao is testimony to the cutting-edge capabilities of MDSL and the strong indigenous shipbuilding tradition of a modern and vibrant India, Navy said.

The ship incorporates several niche indigenous technologies and is a shining example of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self Reliant India). She has provided thrust and impetus to the 'Make in India' initiative.

The Indian Navy played a pivotal role in the liberation and dedicating the ship's name to the maritime state of Goa will not just enhance the bonding between the Indian Navy and the people of Goa, but also link the ship's identity permanently to the crucial role the Navy played in nation-building.

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