April 1, 2010 2:05 PM

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India launches third missile destroyer warship in Mumbai

<br/>The Indian Navy launched a new warship, a missile destroyer in the Project-15 alpha class at the Mazgaon Dock in Mumbai today. Ms. Elizabeth Antony, wife of Defence Minister AK Antony, launched the warship which is the third missile destroyer.. Speaking on the occasion Defence Minister AK Antony said that India should have indigenous warship manufacturing capability. He added that the country cannot depend on foreign shipyards. <br/><br/>Mr. Antony said that post 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks security of coastlines cannot be ignored. He also said that the government will also work towards the welfare of Mazagaon Dock where the ships are manufactured. Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Nirmal Verma was also present on the occasion.

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