India hands over fully operational warship to Vietnam

India hands over fully operational warship to Vietnam

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Category : Defense Published on: July 25 2023

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On completing 32 years of illustrious service to the nation, Indian Naval Ship Kirpan has been decommissioned from the Indian Navy and Handed Over to Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN) at Cam Ranh, Vietnam.
INS Kirpan, since commissioning in 1991, has been an integral part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet and has participated in many operations over the last 32 years.
Manned by about 12 officers and 100 sailors, the ship is 90 meters long and 10.45 meters in width with a maximum displacement of 1450 tons.
The ship has been handed over today to Vietnam People’s Navy with a complete weapon complement.
This is the first time India has gifted a fully operational, in-service corvette to any friendly foreign country.

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