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Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Visits Indian Navy Warships in Visakhapatnam

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio visited Indian Navy frontline platforms at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, including a ship and submarine. He was briefed by senior officers on the roles and operational capabilities of surface and sub-surface assets. Rio interacted with crew members and lauded their professionalism and dedication to maritime security. Separately, DRDO and the Navy completed advanced hydrodynamic testing for a frontline warship project.

Key Points: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Visits Indian Navy Ships

  • Neiphiu Rio visited Indian Navy frontline platforms in Visakhapatnam
  • He toured a naval ship and submarine, receiving briefings on operational capabilities
  • Rio praised the Navy’s professionalism and commitment to maritime security
  • DRDO and Indian Navy completed hydrodynamic testing for a frontline warship project
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Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio visits Indian Navy frontline platforms in Visakhapatnam

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio toured Indian Navy frontline platforms in Visakhapatnam, witnessing operational capabilities and praising the Navy’s role in maritime security.

"He lauded the Indian Navy's high standards of operational readiness and its pivotal role in ensuring maritime security. - Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio"

Visakhapatnam, April 28

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio visited the Indian Navy's frontline platforms at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, gaining firsthand insight into the operational prowess of the country's surface and sub-surface assets.

Chief Minister Rio visited Indian Navy frontline platforms, including a naval ship and submarine, on Monday, gaining insight into the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy, an official release stated.

The Chief Minister was received by senior officers of Eastern Naval Command. During the visit, he was briefed on the roles, missions and operational capabilities of both surface and sub-surface platforms, followed by guided walkthroughs on board.

Rio interacted with officers and crew, appreciating their professionalism, dedication and commitment towards safeguarding the nation's maritime interests. He lauded the Indian Navy's high standards of operational readiness and its pivotal role in ensuring maritime security.

Meanwhile, in a significant boost to India's indigenous naval capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have completed advanced hydrodynamic performance assessment and model testing for a frontline warship project.

The work, led by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in collaboration with the Navy's Warship Design Bureau, demonstrated high-end capabilities in hull hydrodynamics, CFD simulations, and experimental testing, matching leading international standards in accuracy and reliability.

The DRDO posted on X, "Naval Science & Technological Laboratory(NSTL), DRDO, in collaboration with Warship Design Bureau of Indian Navy, has completed Hydrodynamic Performance Assessment and Model Testing of Frontline Indian Naval Ship Project."

"Comprehensive capabilities were demonstrated in Hull hydrodynamic, CFD-based simulation and experimental model testing, covering critical parameters such as resistance, propulsion, sea keeping and manoeuvrability. The outcomes were benchmarked against leading international standards, establishing parity in accuracy, reliability and technical depth," it added.

The project deliverables were formally handed over by Samir V Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, to Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, in the presence of senior DRDO scientists and Indian Navy officials.

- ANI

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Lauren Z
While this visit is a positive diplomatic gesture, I wonder how much of the Navy's operational budget is allocated to more pressing issues like coastal infrastructure and modernization of aging vessels. Naval visits are nice, but we need to see more concrete actions for the Navy's long-term readiness.
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Arjun K
The DRDO-Navy collaboration on indigenous warship design is the real story here! We need more such self-reliance in defense manufacturing. The model testing results matching international standards is a big deal. Proud of our scientists and naval engineers! 🇮🇳⚓
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Jessica F
As a citizen from the Northeast, this visit from CM Rio is refreshing to see. Often we feel disconnected from such national defense initiatives. It's good to see our state leaders taking maritime security seriously and building bridges with the Navy. More of this, please!
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Rahul R
I appreciate the gesture, but I wish our CM would also focus on the real issues in Nagaland - infrastructure, unemployment, and internet shutdowns. This feels like a photo-op rather than something that will actually help our state. 🤷‍♂️
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Priyanka N
The DRDO-Navy project is a testament to how far India has come in indigenous defense technology. From being dependent on imports to now designing our own frontline warships - that's a journey worth celebrating. This will also create more skilled jobs for our youth in naval engineering and related fields. Excellent progress!

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