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- INS Kiltan is an indigenously-built anti-submarine warfare stealth corvette that was commissioned into the Indian Navy on October 16th.
- This is the third of the four Kamorta-class corvettes being built under Project 28.
- The ship derives its name from one of the islands in Aminidivi group of the strategically located Lakshadweep and Minicoy group of islands.
- INS Kiltan is India’s first major warship to have a superstructure of carbon fibre composite material resulting in improved stealth features, lower top weight and maintenance costs.
- INS Kiltan is the latest indigenous warship after Shivalik Class, Kolkata Class and sister ships INS Kamorta and INS Kadmatt.
- It is the first major warship to have undertaken sea trials of all major weapons and sensors as a pilot project.
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