Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the crest of Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer Yard 12706 (Imphal), in New Delhi, along with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

• According to the Defence Ministry, the crest design depicts the Kangla Palace on the left and ‘Kangla-Sa’ on the right. The Kangla Palace is an important historical and archaeological site of Manipur.
• The ‘Kangla-Sa’ is a mythical being from Manipur history, with a dragon’s head and lion’s body. It is symbolic of the protector of its people and is the state emblem of Manipur.
• The Ministry said it serves as a tribute to the sacrifice made by the people of Manipur towards India’s independence, sovereignty, and security. It added that the ship is a hallmark of indigenous shipbuilding and is amongst the most technologically advanced warships in the world.
• The Yard 12706 (Imphal) is the third among the four Project 15B stealth-guided missile destroyers. It is the first capital warship to be named after a city in the North-Eastern region.