The Indian Navy is set to commission the fifth Kalvari class submarine Vagir tomorrow. The submarine, built in India by Mumbai's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in collaboration with France-based M/s Naval Group, will be commissioned by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar.<br />'' <br />'' According to an official press release, Vagir has the distinction of having the lowest build time among all indigenously manufactured submarines to date.<br />'' <br />'' Vagir will boost Indian Navy's capabilities as it is capable of undertaking diverse missions including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, mine laying and surveillance missions.<br />'' <br />''Vagir is named after Sand Shark, which represents 'Stealth and Fearlessness', two qualities that are synonymous with the ethos of a submariner.
News On AIR | January 22, 2023 12:27 PM
Indian Navy to commission fifth Kalvari class submarine 'Vagir' on January 23