Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar commissions naval base INS Vajrakosh in Karnataka

Indian Naval Ship Vajrakosh was commissioned  by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at Karwar in Karnataka.  INS Vajrakosh, the latest establishment of the Indian Navy will be a premier naval base in the coming years. It will be third major base on the Western seaboard as there are plans to have some of the vital naval assets in Karwar.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was given a demonstration of the modern ship 
 “Naval units operating out of Karwar are required to be equipped with specialised armaments and missiles. These sophisticated missiles and ammunition require special storage facility and specialised servicing facilities. INS Vajrakosh will have all required infrastructure and is manned by specialists to meet these requirements,” mentions a statement.