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The flag of Vietnam flies aboard INS Kiltan according to international practice – Photo: Bảo DUY
According to the announcement of the Indian Embassy in Vietnam on December 24, the INS Kiltan will technically stop at the port of Nha Rong, Ho Chi Minh City, from December 24 to 26, 2020. Aid shipments for the flooded people in Central Vietnam will be delivered to the Central Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control in Vietnam.
“This support reflects the deep bond between the peoples of the two countries together in difficulties,” said the statement from the Defense Ministry.
Bed sheet Hindustan Times of India on December 25, said that after loading and unloading goods, INS Kiltan will conduct exercises in the South China Sea with the Vietnamese Navy from December 26 to 27.
According to a statement from the Indian side, INS Kiltan is part of “Mission Sagar-III”, a mission from New Delhi to provide humanitarian assistance to countries near India affected by natural disasters and epidemics. .
INS Kiltan’s visit took place a few days after the Vietnam-India Online Summit.
The December 21 meeting attracted the special attention of the Indian media and political observers. At the end of the talks, the two parties signed 7 documents and announced 3 cooperation programs in the fields of defense, civil nuclear, oil and gas, clean energy …
The INS Kiltan welcoming ceremony on December 24 – Photo: Embassy of India in Vietnam
Under Prime Minister Modi, India implemented “Vision SAGAR” – short for the word Security and growth for everyone in the region (roughly translated as: Vision to guarantee the security and development of all the countries of the region).
According to the Indian Ministry of Defense, this vision aims to build an image of India as a trusted partner, the Indian Navy as a security guard and the first response to regional events. .
The Indian Embassy in Vietnam stated that “Defense cooperation is an important part of the comprehensive strategic partnership. The Indian Navy has extensive interactions with the Vietnamese People’s Navy, especially in training, repair, maintenance and logistical support to improve capacity ”.
India has provided a $ 100 million loan to build 12 high-speed patrol boats for Vietnam; the first one is already finished and is expected to be delivered soon.
INS ship officer Kiltan during a welcoming ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on December 24. INS Kiltan’s crew of 190, including more than 10 commanding officers – Photo: Indian Navy
INS Kiltan guard ship belongs to the class of Kamorta ships built by India. The vessel has a total cargo capacity of 3,300 tons, 109 m long and 13.7 m wide. The main mission of the Kamorta class is to fight submarines and hunt submarines – Photo: Bảo DUY
INS Kiltan is the third Kamorta-class ship, launched in 2013 and joined the Indian Navy in 2017 – Photo: BAO DUY
Close-up of a 76mm gunboat at INS Kiltan – Photo: Bảo DUY
Due to its design for underwater and anti-submarine hunting missions, the INS Kiltan is equipped with two RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers. Each of these systems has 12 launch tubes, can fire RGB-60 antisubmarine ammunition with a 25kg warhead, operating depth up to 500m. In the photo: Sailor aboard INS Kiltan examining the anti-submarine system on board – Photo: Bảo DUY
In addition to the RBU-6000, the INS Kiltan is also armed with a 533mm heavy torpedo and a Ka-28 or HAL Dhruv fighter helicopter – Photo: Indian Navy
Close-up of the AK-630 ultra-short-range defense system (left) and fire-control radar on the stern. Being anchored, the AK-630 system is covered with canvas as the base of the main gun on the bow of the ship – Photo: Bảo DUY
INS Kiltan plans to have a drill with the Vietnam People’s Army at an unspecified location in the South China Sea after leaving Ho Chi Minh City – Photo: Bảo DUY
