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{{Short description|Guided-missile destroyer of Indian Navy}}
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                *2 shafts with [[Variable-pitch propeller (marine)|cp props]]<ref name="jfs-0405">{{cite book|editor1-last=Saunders|editor1-first=Stephen|editor1-mask=Commodore Stephen Saunders|title=Jane's Fighting Ships 2004-2005|date=2004|publisher=Jane's Information Group|location=Coulsdon|isbn=978-0710626233|page=308|edition=107th|chapter=India}}</ref>
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            *6 × MR-90 Orekh G-band [[Fire-control radar|fire-control]] radars (FCR)
            *2 × Elta EL/M 2221 FCR(Barak 1)
            *BEL Lynx U2 FCR (Replaced from MR-184 I/J-band FCR)
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              *1 × [[OTO Melara 76 mm]] [[Naval artillery|naval gun]]; Replaced [[AK-100 (naval gun)|AK-100]]
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*BEL RAWL (Signaal LW08) D-band air search radar
*3 × MR-212/201 I-band navigation radars
*6 × MR-90 Orekh G-band [[Fire-control radar|fire-control]] radars (FCR)
*MR-184 I/J-band FCR
*2 × MR-123-02 I/J-band FCR
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'''INS ''Mumbai''''' is the third of the {{sclass|Delhi|destroyer|0}} [[guided-missile destroyer]]s in active service with the [[Indian Navy]].
'''INS ''Mumbai''''' is the third of the {{sclass|Delhi|destroyer|0}} [[guided-missile destroyer]]s in active service with the [[Indian Navy]].


''Mumbai'' was built at [[Mazagon Dock Limited]] in her namesake city [[Mumbai]], [[Ship launching|launched]] in 1995, and [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] in 2001. As of May 2022,the ship is undergoing mid life upgrade same as her sister ship [[INS Delhi (D61)]].
''Mumbai'' was built at [[Mazagon Dock Limited]] in her namesake city [[Mumbai]], [[ceremonial ship launching|launched]] in 1995, and [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] in 2001. The ship completed its mid-life upgrade in 2023 and joined [[Eastern Naval Command]] on 8 December 2023 to replace the retiring [[Rajput-class destroyer]]s .


The ship's crest depicts the gateway entrance to ''[[INS Angre]]'' (named as such in honour of Admiral [[Kanhoji Angre]]). The gateway has a watch tower with three look-out posts and stands against the backdrop of the ramparts of the fort. Two Ghurabs (or Grabs), depicted on either side of the fort, signify the seafaring traditions of the [[Marathas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Articles/Article14.html |title=INS Mumbai: A Photo Essay |publisher=Bharat-rakshak.com |access-date=2010-12-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070809011354/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Articles/Article14.html |archive-date=9 August 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> INS Mumbai has been the Flagship for various combat operations like Op Parakram and many Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations<ref>{{Cite news|last=Indian Defence News|first=The Indian Hawk|date=15 December 2020|title=Model of Indian Navy’s destroyer INS Mumbai dedicated to the city|work=[[The Indian Hawk]]|url=https://www.theindianhawk.com/2020/12/model-of-indian-navys-destroyer-ins-mumbai-dedicated-to-the-city.html|access-date=15 December 2020}}</ref>
The ship's crest depicts the gateway entrance to ''[[INS Angre]]'' (named as such in honour of Admiral [[Kanhoji Angre]]). The gateway has a watch tower with three look-out posts and stands against the backdrop of the ramparts of the fort. Two Ghurabs (or Grabs), depicted on either side of the fort, signify the seafaring traditions of the [[Marathas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Articles/Article14.html |title=INS Mumbai: A Photo Essay |publisher=Bharat-rakshak.com |access-date=2010-12-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070809011354/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Articles/Article14.html |archive-date=9 August 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> INS Mumbai has been the Flagship for various combat operations like Op Parakram and many Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations<ref>{{Cite news|last=Indian Defence News|first=The Indian Hawk|date=15 December 2020|title=Model of Indian Navy's destroyer INS Mumbai dedicated to the city|work=[[The Indian Hawk]]|url=https://www.theindianhawk.com/2020/12/model-of-indian-navys-destroyer-ins-mumbai-dedicated-to-the-city.html|access-date=15 December 2020}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
 
==Operations==
[[File:INS Mumbai celebrates 20th anniversary today.jpg|thumb|left|Top view of INS ''Mumbai'' (D62).]]


==Service history==
===Operation Sukoon===
===Operation Sukoon===
In July 2006, ''Mumbai'' was part of Task Force 54, on its way back to India from the [[Mediterranean]], when the [[2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict|Israel-Lebanon conflict]] broke out. ''Mumbai'' was redeployed to assist the evacuation of Indian citizens from [[Lebanon]] as a part of [[Operation Sukoon]].<ref>{{cite news|url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5191366.stm|date = 2006-07-21|title = Indians arrive home from Lebanon|access-date = 2006-07-21|publisher = BBC News}}</ref>
In July 2006, ''Mumbai'' was part of Task Force 54, on its way back to India from the [[Mediterranean]], when the [[2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict|Israel-Lebanon conflict]] broke out. ''Mumbai'' was redeployed to assist the evacuation of Indian citizens from [[Lebanon]] as a part of [[Operation Sukoon]].<ref>{{cite news|url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5191366.stm|date = 2006-07-21|title = Indians arrive home from Lebanon|access-date = 2006-07-21|publisher = BBC News}}</ref>


===Operation Raahat===
===Operation Raahat===
In March 2015, ''Mumbai'' was deployed with {{INS|Tarkash|F50|6}} and {{INS|Sumitra|P59|6}} as part of [[Operation Raahat]] to provide protection and support to Indian ships and aircraft involved in the evacuation of Indian citizens from [[Yemen]] during the [[2015 military intervention in Yemen|military intervention]].<ref name=firstpost-local-clearance>{{cite news|title=Indian ship in periphery of Yemen waters, awaits local clearance|url=http://www.firstpost.com/world/indian-ship-periphery-yemen-waters-awaits-local-clearance-2181585.html|publisher=First Post|date=31 March 2015|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref>
In March 2015, ''Mumbai'' was deployed with {{INS|Tarkash|F50|6}} and {{INS|Sumitra|P59|6}} as part of [[Operation Raahat]] to provide protection and support to Indian ships and aircraft involved in the evacuation of Indian citizens from [[Yemen]] during the [[2015 military intervention in Yemen|military intervention]].<ref name=firstpost-local-clearance>{{cite news|title=Indian ship in periphery of Yemen waters, awaits local clearance|url=http://www.firstpost.com/world/indian-ship-periphery-yemen-waters-awaits-local-clearance-2181585.html|publisher=First Post|date=31 March 2015|access-date=1 April 2015}}</ref> For this operation, the ship's [[commanding officer]] [[Captain (Indian Navy)|Captain]] [[Rajesh Dhankhar]] was awarded the [[Nao Sena Medal]] for gallantry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Navy honours bravehearts for sterling service |url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/news/4181-navy-honours-bravehearts-sterling-service |website=The Sunday Guardian Live |access-date=11 March 2023 |date=16 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="NM Gallantry">{{cite web |title=Independence Day Gallantry Awards and other Decorations |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=125036 |website=pib.gov.in |access-date=11 March 2023}}</ref>
 
===Port visits===
INS ''Mumbai'', commanded by [[Captain (Indian Navy)|Captain]] Sandeep Kumar, arrived at the [[Port of Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]] on 26 August 2024 for a three-day formal visit. This marked the eighth visit by an Indian Navy or Coast Guard ship to the nation in 2024. Earlier, [[INS Kabra (T76)|INS Kabra]], [[INS Karanj (S23)|Karanj]], [[INS Kamorta (P28)|Kamorta]], and [[INS Shalki (S46)|Shalki]], along with [[ICGS Samarth]], Abhinav, and [[ICGS Sachet|Sachet]], had also visited Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://english.newsfirst.lk/2024/08/25/indian-navy-s-frontline-warship-to-visit-colombo |title=Indian Navy's Frontline Warship to Visit Colombo |publisher=Newsfirst.lk |last= |first= |date=25 August 2024 |access-date=25 August 2024 |archive-date=25 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240825042803/https://english.newsfirst.lk/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.navy.lk/eventnews/2024/08/26/202408261500/ |title=INS Mumbai arrives in Colombo |publisher=Sri Lanka Navy |last= |first= |date=26 August 2024 |access-date=26 August 2024 |archive-date=26 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240826104608/https://news.navy.lk/eventnews/2024/08/26/202408261500/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Meera |date=2024-08-26 |title=Colombo port welcomes Indian, Chinese warships on the same day |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/colombo-port-welcomes-indian-chinese-warships-on-the-same-day/article68569479.ece/ |access-date=2024-08-26 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
The ship is expected to deliver essential spare parts for the [[Dornier 228]] aircraft of the [[Sri Lanka Air Force|Sri Lankan Air Force]]. The fleet assists the Air Force in extensive [[Maritime patrol|maritime surveillance]] and [[search and rescue]] operations. The Indian Navy supports the Dornier's maintenance with technical teams and spare parts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ins-mumbai-to-make-first-visit-to-colombo-on-august-26/articleshow/112780404.cms |title=INS Mumbai to make first visit to Colombo on August 26 |publisher=The Times of India |last= |first= |date=25 August 2024 |access-date=26 August 2024 |archive-date=26 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240826110912/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ins-mumbai-to-make-first-visit-to-colombo-on-august-26/articleshow/112780404.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-naval-ship-ins-mumbai-to-make-first-visit-to-sri-lanka-on-august-26/article68565990.ece#amp_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17246055552721&csi=0&referrer=https://www.google.com&ampshare=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-naval-ship-ins-mumbai-to-make-first-visit-to-sri-lanka-on-august-26/article68565990.ece |title=Indian naval ship INS Mumbai to make first visit to Sri Lanka on August 26 |publisher=The Hindu |last= |first= |date=25 August 2024 |access-date=26 August 2024 |archive-date=25 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240825191345/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-naval-ship-ins-mumbai-to-make-first-visit-to-sri-lanka-on-august-26/article68565990.ece#amp_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17246055552721&csi=0&referrer=https://www.google.com&ampshare=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-naval-ship-ins-mumbai-to-make-first-visit-to-sri-lanka-on-august-26/article68565990.ece |url-status=live}}</ref>
 
=== La Perouse 25 ===
In January 2025, INS ''Mumbai'' was mission deployed in South Eastern [[Indian Ocean]] Region. On 18 January, the ship reached Jakarta, Indonesia for participating in the fourth edition of the multinational exercise La Perouse 2025. The exercise includes with multiple ships representing eight other navies like [[Royal Australian Navy|Australia]] ([[HMAS Hobart (DDG 39)|HMAS Hobart]]), [[French Navy|France]] (''[[French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle|Charles de Gaulle]]'' and its [[French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle#Clemenceau 25|CSG]]), [[Royal Navy|United Kingdom]] ([[HMS Spey (P234)|HMS Spey]]), [[United States Navy|United States]] ([[USS Savannah (LCS-28)|USS Savannah]]), [[Indonesian Navy|Indonesia]], [[Royal Malaysian Navy|Malaysia]] ([[KD Lekir (F-26)|KD Lekir]], [[Gagah Samudera-class training ship|KD Gagah Samudera]]), [[Republic of Singapore Navy|Singapore]] ([[Independence-class littoral mission vessel|RSS Independence]]) and [[Royal Canadian Navy|Canada]] ([[HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341)|HMCS Ottawa]]). The exercise aims to "provide maritime safety with regional partners and multinational coalition assets in the 3 main straits detrimental to commercial shipping" and "sharing information and coordinating their actions against multiple threats thanks to the communication and coordination system IORIS". The exercise will be conducted in two phases. The first phase (16 to 20 January) focusing on [[Strait of Malacca|Malacca]] and [[Sunda Strait|Sunda]] straits and the second one (21 to 24 January) focusing on [[Lombok Strait|Lombok strait]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manaranche |first=Martin |date=2025-01-16 |title=French Navy kicks off La Perouse 2025 exercise in East Indian Ocean |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/01/french-navy-kicks-off-la-perouse-2025-exercise-in-east-indian-ocean/ |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-18 |title=Indian Naval Ship Mumbai participates in multinational La Perouse exercise |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/indian-naval-ship-mumbai-nine-nation-la-perouse-exercise-indian-ocean-2666811-2025-01-18 |access-date=2025-01-19 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-18 |title=India joins mega naval wargame La Perouse |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-joins-mega-naval-wargame-la-perouse/articleshow/117355309.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-07-18 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
 
=== IFR-2026 ===
INS ''Mumbai'' participated at the [[International Fleet Review 2026]] held at Visakapatanam.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-02-14 |title=India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant to steal the show in IFR 2026 in Vizag |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/indias-indigenous-aircraft-carrier-ins-vikrant-to-steal-the-show-in-ifr-2026-in-vizag/articleshow/128355649.cms |access-date=2026-02-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery widths=180>
INS Mumbai celebrates 20th anniversary today.jpg|Top view of INS ''Mumbai'' (D62).
INS Mumbai (D62) performing transfer of personnel at sea.jpg|''Mumbai'' (D62) performing transfer of personnel at sea.
INS Mumbai (D62) along with an Il-38 underway during Narendra Modi's visit.jpg|{{INS|Mumbai|D62|2}} along with an [[Ilyushin Il-38|Il-38]] during an exercise.
INS Mumbai enters Port of Duqm in Oman.jpg|{{INS|Mumbai|D62|2}} enters [[Al Duqm Port & Drydock|Port of Duqm]] in [[Oman]].
INS Mumbai (D62), Delhi class destroyer at sea.jpg|''Mumbai'' (D62), Delhi class destroyer at sea
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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{{commons category|INS Mumbai (D62)}}


==See also==
==See also==
* {{ship|HMIS|Bombay}}
* {{ship|HMIS|Bombay}}
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Not to be confused with INS Bombay.

Template:Infobox ship

INS Mumbai is the third of the -class guided-missile destroyers in active service with the Indian Navy.

Mumbai was built at Mazagon Dock Limited in her namesake city Mumbai, launched in 1995, and commissioned in 2001. The ship completed its mid-life upgrade in 2023 and joined Eastern Naval Command on 8 December 2023 to replace the retiring Rajput-class destroyers .

The ship's crest depicts the gateway entrance to INS Angre (named as such in honour of Admiral Kanhoji Angre). The gateway has a watch tower with three look-out posts and stands against the backdrop of the ramparts of the fort. Two Ghurabs (or Grabs), depicted on either side of the fort, signify the seafaring traditions of the Marathas.[1] INS Mumbai has been the Flagship for various combat operations like Op Parakram and many Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations[2]

Service history[edit | edit source]

Operation Sukoon[edit | edit source]

In July 2006, Mumbai was part of Task Force 54, on its way back to India from the Mediterranean, when the Israel-Lebanon conflict broke out. Mumbai was redeployed to assist the evacuation of Indian citizens from Lebanon as a part of Operation Sukoon.[3]

Operation Raahat[edit | edit source]

In March 2015, Mumbai was deployed with INS Tarkash and INS Sumitra as part of Operation Raahat to provide protection and support to Indian ships and aircraft involved in the evacuation of Indian citizens from Yemen during the military intervention.[4] For this operation, the ship's commanding officer Captain Rajesh Dhankhar was awarded the Nao Sena Medal for gallantry.[5][6]

Port visits[edit | edit source]

INS Mumbai, commanded by Captain Sandeep Kumar, arrived at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka on 26 August 2024 for a three-day formal visit. This marked the eighth visit by an Indian Navy or Coast Guard ship to the nation in 2024. Earlier, INS Kabra, Karanj, Kamorta, and Shalki, along with ICGS Samarth, Abhinav, and Sachet, had also visited Sri Lanka.[7][8][9]

The ship is expected to deliver essential spare parts for the Dornier 228 aircraft of the Sri Lankan Air Force. The fleet assists the Air Force in extensive maritime surveillance and search and rescue operations. The Indian Navy supports the Dornier's maintenance with technical teams and spare parts.[10][11]

La Perouse 25[edit | edit source]

In January 2025, INS Mumbai was mission deployed in South Eastern Indian Ocean Region. On 18 January, the ship reached Jakarta, Indonesia for participating in the fourth edition of the multinational exercise La Perouse 2025. The exercise includes with multiple ships representing eight other navies like Australia (HMAS Hobart), France (Charles de Gaulle and its CSG), United Kingdom (HMS Spey), United States (USS Savannah), Indonesia, Malaysia (KD Lekir, KD Gagah Samudera), Singapore (RSS Independence) and Canada (HMCS Ottawa). The exercise aims to "provide maritime safety with regional partners and multinational coalition assets in the 3 main straits detrimental to commercial shipping" and "sharing information and coordinating their actions against multiple threats thanks to the communication and coordination system IORIS". The exercise will be conducted in two phases. The first phase (16 to 20 January) focusing on Malacca and Sunda straits and the second one (21 to 24 January) focusing on Lombok strait.[12][13][14]

IFR-2026[edit | edit source]

INS Mumbai participated at the International Fleet Review 2026 held at Visakapatanam.[15]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Top view of INS Mumbai (D62).
    Top view of INS Mumbai (D62).
  • Mumbai (D62) performing transfer of personnel at sea.
    Mumbai (D62) performing transfer of personnel at sea.
  • Mumbai along with an Il-38 during an exercise.
    Mumbai along with an Il-38 during an exercise.
  • Mumbai enters Port of Duqm in Oman.
    Mumbai enters Port of Duqm in Oman.
  • Mumbai (D62), Delhi class destroyer at sea
    Mumbai (D62), Delhi class destroyer at sea

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "INS Mumbai: A Photo Essay". Bharat-rakshak.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2007. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
  2. ↑ Indian Defence News, The Indian Hawk (15 December 2020). "Model of Indian Navy's destroyer INS Mumbai dedicated to the city". The Indian Hawk. Retrieved 15 December 2020.[permanent dead link]
  3. ↑ "Indians arrive home from Lebanon". BBC News. 21 July 2006. Retrieved 21 July 2006.
  4. ↑ "Indian ship in periphery of Yemen waters, awaits local clearance". First Post. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "Navy honours bravehearts for sterling service". The Sunday Guardian Live. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "Independence Day Gallantry Awards and other Decorations". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "Indian Navy's Frontline Warship to Visit Colombo". Newsfirst.lk. 25 August 2024. Archived from the original on 25 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  8. ↑ "INS Mumbai arrives in Colombo". Sri Lanka Navy. 26 August 2024. Archived from the original on 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  9. ↑ Srinivasan, Meera (26 August 2024). "Colombo port welcomes Indian, Chinese warships on the same day". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  10. ↑ "INS Mumbai to make first visit to Colombo on August 26". The Times of India. 25 August 2024. Archived from the original on 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  11. ↑ "Indian naval ship INS Mumbai to make first visit to Sri Lanka on August 26". The Hindu. 25 August 2024. Archived from the original on 25 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  12. ↑ Manaranche, Martin (16 January 2025). "French Navy kicks off La Perouse 2025 exercise in East Indian Ocean". Naval News. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  13. ↑ "Indian Naval Ship Mumbai participates in multinational La Perouse exercise". India Today. 18 January 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  14. ↑ "India joins mega naval wargame La Perouse". The Economic Times. 18 January 2025. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  15. ↑ "India's indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant to steal the show in IFR 2026 in Vizag". The Times of India. 14 February 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 February 2026.


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