Hyderabad, July 12 -- Union defence minister Rajnath on Saturday said that the Centre was investing heavily in advanced defence technology to improve the country's security capabilities.

Addressing the gathering after inducting the state-of-the-art warship INS Mahendragiri into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam's Eastern Naval Command, he said the commissioning marked an important milestone in Indian military operations. "The vessel will substantially enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy," he said.

The ceremony was held in the presence of senior naval officials and other dignitaries at the naval dockyard in the port city.

With a full-load displacement of about 6,670 tonnes and a top speed of 28 knots, INS Mahendragiri...