INS Vagir Commissioned Into Indian Navy: An In-depth Look Into Nation’s Submarine Strength

INS Vagir is the fifth submarine of Kalvari class submarines, was inducted into the Indian Navy on Monday, giving a boost to the prowess of the force. INS Vagir, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited here with transfer of technology from France, was commissioned at a ceremony in the presence of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar.

The Navy said, “The submarine will boost the Indian Navy’s capability to advance India’s maritime interests in deterring the enemy and conduct Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) to strike the decisive blow in times of crisis.” “

‘Vagir’ meaning sand shark, represents stealth and fearlessness, two qualities synonymous with the ethos of a submarine.

How is Vagir Special?

• equipped with some best sensor in the worldIts weapons package includes substantial wire guided torpedoes and sub-surface-to-surface missiles neutralize a large enemy fleetNavy said.

• submarine also has the capability launch marine commando for specialized operations, while its powerful diesel engine can charge battery fast For a stealth mission, the Navy added.
• for self defense State of the Art Torpedo Decoy SystemNavy release.

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As per reports, the Indian Navy is currently operating sixteen diesel-powered submarines. submarine fleet India It is located in two cities: Visakhapatnam on the east coast and Mumbai on the west coast.

Categories of Indian submarines

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Sindhughosh-range

• according to a report by nuclear threat capabilityIndia currently has eight operational Sindhughosh-class diesel-electric attack submarines.
• These Kilo-class submarines serve as the backbone of India’s submarine fleet and are gradually being retrofitted to accommodate the Club/3M-54E Alpha cruise missile system.
• These submarines are 72.6 meters long, have a beam of 9.9 metres, and can travel up to 18 knots when submerged.
• They can stay submerged for about 45 days without surfacing. The report states that their weapon systems can launch torpedoes and anti-ship missiles.

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• The report said that India operates four Shishumar-class ships and these submarines are 65 meters long, 8 meters beam and can travel at a speed of up to 22.5 knots when submerged.
• They can stay submerged for up to 50 days without coming to the surface. Torpedoes can be fired from their weapon systems. Since their commissioning, repairs have been carried out in all the four Shishumar-class ships, it adds.

Arihant class

• Under its ATV programme, India is expected to build four nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). INS Arihant, the first ship of this class, was commissioned in 2014.
• It is powered by an 83MW enriched uranium-fuelled pressurized light-water reactor (PWR). The Arihant-class submarines are 110 meters long with an 11-metre beam and can travel submerged at speeds of up to 24 knots, reports NTR states.
• They can stay submerged for up to 50 days without coming to the surface. Their weapon systems can launch torpedoes as well as submarine-launched ballistic missiles.

Calvary-Class

• Under the Project-75 programme, India is expected to build six Kalvari-class diesel-electric attack submarines. In 2017, the first vessel of this class was commissioned.
• The Kalvari class is based on the French Scorpene class submarines. These submarines are 67.5 meters long, have a beam of 6.2 metres, and can travel up to 20 nautical miles when submerged. They can stay submerged for up to 50 days without coming to the surface. Their weapon systems can launch torpedoes and anti-ship missiles.

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