Terming military might as the biggest deterrent to war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the defence forces will be modernised to ensure that "nobody casts an evil eye" on the nation.
INS Kolkata will be a part of the Kolkata Class destroyers of the Indian Navy which will include follow-on ships by the name of INS Kochi and INS Chennai respectively. The keel of the warship was laid down in September 2003 and the ship was launched
"When I dedicate INS Kolkata to the nation, I am confident it will boost our military prowess and give confidence to our soldiers." Today is the age of world trade & commerce and in such an age the seas have become very important: PM
Describing the building of the destroyer ship as a big achievement by India's technicians, engineers and defence experts, Modi said the government was committed to modernising the defence forces so "our jawans don't feel they are lagging behind in
Today is a big day for Navy. INS Kolkata will be commissioned shortly. Thank the PM for joining the ceremony- Robin Dhowan,Navy Chief.
Stressing the importance of maritime security in fast expanding global trade and commerce, the Prime Minister said India, with its vast coastline, was playing a major role in it. "In the coming days, INS Kolkata will inspire confidence to those
The indigenously-built warship is constructed by the Mazagon Dockyards Limited and has been designed by the Navy's design bureau.
"Fighting a war and winning it has now become less difficult these days. But a modern military, armed with state of the arm weaponry alone is a guarantee against war. When we are capable, no one can dare challenge us," Modi said addressing a