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RIMPAC 24

1st July, 2024

RIMPAC 24

Source:PIB

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Context

  • Indian multi-role stealth frigate INS Shivalik has reached Pearl Harbour in Hawaii to take part in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, which is world's largest naval exercise
  • INS Shivalik sailed into Pearl Harbour on Thursday on completion of JIMEX 24, a bilateral exercise between India and Japan.

Details

Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise

Overview

 Nature: World's largest international maritime exercise

  • Location: Hawaii
  • Duration: Until August 1, 2024
  • Theme: Partners: Integrated and Prepared
  • Leadership: Led by the US Navy
  • Participants: Approximately 29 countries

Objectives

  • Enhance interoperability among navies of friendly foreign countries
  • Build trust among participating navies
  • Ensure the safety of sea lanes and security of the world's oceans

Phases of the Exercise

1.Harbour Phase (27 June to 07 July 2024)

  • Activities include:
  • Multiple symposiums
  • Exercise planning discussions
  • Sports competitions
  • Reciprocal deck visits
  • Sea Phase
  • Divided into three sub-phases
  • Involves both basic and advanced level integration exercises

About INS SHIVALIK

Overview

  • INS Shivalik, the lead ship of her class of stealth multi-role frigates, represents a significant advancement in the Indian Navy's capabilities.
  • Built for stealth and versatility, it marks India's progress in indigenous warship development.

Key Facts

  • Class: Lead ship of Shivalik-class frigates
  • Role: Multi-role stealth frigate
  • Commissioning Date: April 29, 2010
  • Builder: Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), Mumbai
  • Maximum Speed: 32 knots (59 km/h)

Historical Significance

  • First Stealth Warship: INS Shivalik is the first stealth warship built by India.
  • Indigenous Development: The ship showcases India's capability to design and build advanced naval platforms

Sources:

PIB

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q)Where was India's first stealth warship  INS Shivalik built?

A) Cochin Shipyard Limited

B) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

C) Mazagon Dock Limited

D) Hindustan Shipyard Limited

Answer: C