NEWS – 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

• Submarine Class: Kalvari-class, part of the first batch of six submarines.
• Name Significance: Named after the sand fish, a deadly deep-sea predator found in the Indian Ocean.
• Launch and Trials:
  • Launched in April 2022.
  • Underwent extensive trials focusing on endurance, stealth, and combat capabilities.

Other Submarines in Kalvari Class

• INS Kalvari
• INS Khanderi
• INS Karanj
• INS Vela

Key Features of INS Vaghsheer

• Stealth Capabilities:
  • Advanced Stealth Technology:
    • Reduced radiated noise levels for enhanced stealth.
    • Sophisticated hydrodynamic design, making it one of the quietest submarines in the world.
  • Combat Capabilities:
    • Weapons Systems:
      • Equipped with precision-guided weapons including torpedoes and tube-launched anti-ship missiles.
      • Enhances both offensive and defensive naval operations.
    • Mission Versatility:
      • Wide Mission Scope:
        • Capable of anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, and operations in various maritime environments.
      • Indigenous Systems:
        • Developed in India:
          • Air-conditioning plant.
          • Internal communication network.
          • Ku-Band SATCOM system.