<span style="color: #222222;">The Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said, the commissioning of Vagir marks a milestone in the Indian Navy's evolution as a combat-ready and credible force. Addressing the commissioning of the INS Vagir into the Indian Navy this morning, Admiral Kumar said, INS Vagir will give a fillip to the Navy's operational might and serve as a potent deterrent for any adversary. Describing Vagir as a lethal platform with a formidable weapons package and state-of-the-art stealth technology, Admiral Kumar said its capabilities and firepower will not only enhance the Navy's combat potential but also "add teeth" to the country's deterrence.<br />''<br />''Congratulating the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for its diligence, hard work and commendable efforts in building Vagir, Admiral Kumar said MDL has been at the forefront of the Indian Navy's transition from a buyer's navy to a builder's navy. Stating that the commissioning of Vagir is no small achievement and underscores the coming of age of India's shipbuilding industry, the Navy Chief said it is also a testament to the Navy's steadfast resolve to be an AtmaNirbar force by 2047.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, the sixth and the last of the Scorpene-class submarines, INS Vagsheer, being built by Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, is currently at an advanced stage of construction and is likely to commence her first trials later this year.</span>