Indian anti-submarine ships visit Vietnam | World



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INS Kiltan’s visit to Vietnam this time aims to continue strengthening cooperation with the Vietnamese Army and Navy, helping to promote bilateral defense cooperation between the two countries.

During the period from December 24 to 26, INS Kiltan officers and sailors carried out a series of activities such as donating supplies and spare parts to the Vietnam Navy; donation of tools and aid materials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam and training in mobilization training, communication practice with ships of Region 2, Vietnam Navy, according to Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City website.

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The INS Battleship Kiltan entered service in 2017

Screenshot of The Indian Express

Furthermore, according to the PTI news agency spearheading the announcement by the Indian Ministry of Defense, when docked in Ho Chi Minh City, INS Kiltan also carries 15 tons of relief cargo for people affected by the floods in the region. Central Vietnam.
“After leaving Ho Chi Minh City, INS Kiltan will conduct joint exercises with the Vietnamese Navy in the South China Sea from December 26 to 27,” the statement said. Indian officials said the exercise was part of an effort to strengthen maritime cooperation between the two countries, according to PTI.

The INS Kiltan belongs to the Kamorta class of submarines (Project 28, replaces the old submarines), construction began in 2010 in Kolkata and was commissioned in 2017. The ship is 109 meters long and has a displacement of 3,000 tons. and a range of approximately 5,550 km. The upper deck of the boat is made of carbon fiber composite material. The ship is equipped with a 76.2 mm Oto Melara cannon, 4 torpedo tubes, two RBU-6000 anti-submarine tanks, 2 AK-630M anti-aircraft artillery; missile bait to fool enemy missiles; Electronic warfare systems, submarine sonar detectors and possibly carry a helicopter.




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