INDIAN NAVY RECEIVES THE FIFTH SCORPENE SUBMARINE INS VAGIR

 

Prior to its anticipated commissioning next month, the Indian Navy on Tuesday received the fifth Scorpene-class submarine, INS Vagir, officials said. The Project-75-built submarine will be introduced, increasing the Indian Navy's capacity for battle.

Concerns about China's expanding incursions into the area, which is thought of as the Indian Navy's backyard, have led India to concentrate on strengthening its maritime capacity with an emphasis on the Indian Ocean.

Six Scorpene-designed submarines will be built locally as part of Project-75.

The Naval Group of France and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai are working together to develop the submarines.

Vagir, which was introduced on November 12, 2020, began its sea testing on February 1. It is an enormous source of pride that, compared to past submarines, she has finished all important trials, including the weapon and sensor trials, in the shortest amount of time.

According to him, building submarines is a complex process made more challenging by the fact that every piece of equipment must be miniature and adhere to strict quality standards.

The building of these submarines at an Indian yard, according to Commander Madhwal, is another step toward "Aatmanirbhar Bharat."

The submarine, according to him, would soon be commissioned into the Indian Navy.

The Navy commissioned the locally constructed guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday.