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INS Vaghsheer

11-01-2025

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Overview:

Mumbai based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) marked a key milestone in India’s defence capabilities with the delivery of the sixth and final Scorpene-class submarine, INS Vaghsheer, to the Indian Navy

About INS Vaghsheer: 

  • It is the sixth submarine of the first batch of six Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy.
  • It is named after the sand fish, a deadly deep-sea predator of the Indian Ocean. 
  • It was launched in April 2022 and underwent extensive trials, testing its endurance, stealth features, and combat efficiency. 
  • Other five submarines of Kalvari class are Kalvari, Khanderi, Karanj, Vela, Vagir.
  • Features
    • It boasts advanced stealth technologies, including reduced radiated noise levels and sophisticated hydrodynamic design, making it one of the quietest submarines in the world.
    • Its combat capabilities include the use of precision-guided weapons such as torpedoes and tube-launched anti-ship missiles, further solidifying its role in both offensive and defensive naval operations.
    • It is designed for a wide range of missions, from anti-submarine warfare to intelligence gathering, and is fully capable of operating in diverse maritime environments.
    • It consists of indigenously developed systems like the air-conditioning plant, internal communication network, and the Ku-Band SATCOM system.

Q1: What are the 6 submarines of Project 75?

The six submarines under Project-75 are INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karanj, INS Vela, INS Vagir and INS Vagsheer

Source: FE