About INS Chennai
- INS Chennai (D65) is a Kolkata-class stealth guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy.
- It is the third and final ship of the Kolkata-class destroyers.
- It was commissioned on 21 November 2016.
- The ship was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.
- It was designed under Project 15A.
Kolkata-Class Destroyers
The three ships of the Kolkata class are:
- INS Kolkata (D63)
- INS Kochi (D64)
- INS Chennai (D65)
Key Features
- It is a guided-missile destroyer with stealth features.
- It is equipped for anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare.
- It can carry and operate helicopters, enhancing its surveillance and anti-submarine capabilities.
- It is equipped with advanced sensors, radar and weapon systems.
Important Missile Systems
INS Chennai is associated with several advanced naval weapon systems, including:
- BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
- Barak-8 / MRSAM for air defence
- Torpedo and anti-submarine warfare systems
Conclusion
INS Chennai reflects India’s growing capability in indigenous naval shipbuilding and maritime defence. As a Kolkata-class guided-missile destroyer, it strengthens the Indian Navy’s ability to conduct multi-dimensional warfare and protect India’s strategic interests across the Indian Ocean Region.
| This concept has been mentioned in the following article: INDIA–JAPAN DEFENCE COOPERATION: Strategic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific |