Mazagon launches final Kalvari submarine, explores XLUUVs
The Indian Navy launched its final Scorpene submarine, the future INS Vagsheer, on 20 April. (Indian Navy)
The final Scorpene submarine for the Indian Navy has been launched, while the same shipyard is seeking partners for an XLUUV design.
Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) launched the sixth and final 1,615t Kalvari-class submarine for the Indian Navy (IN) in Mumbai on 20 April.
The future INS Vagsheer was launched by Indian Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar, who stated, ‘INS Vagsheer will now go undergo sea trials and will be later commissioned. The launch of this submarine is an example of India becoming self-reliant.’
The boat should be completed and handed over in March 2024, thus bringing to an end India’s Project 75 programme that was contracted way back in 2005 and is running years behind schedule.
The 67.56m-long Kalvari class, based
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
Read this Article
Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 2 free stories per week
- Daily news round-up email service
- Access to all Decisive Edge email newsletters
Unlimited Access
Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
- Unlimited access to all published premium news
You may also like
More from Naval Warfare
-
![US approves $900 million missile sale to the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force]()
US approves $900 million missile sale to the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force
The sale would advance the JMSDF’s ability to protect its assets and maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
-
![UK opens new submarine centre to support nuclear deterrent vessels]()
UK opens new submarine centre to support nuclear deterrent vessels
The Submarine Availability Support Hub is the latest in a string of government investments in submarine warfare.
-
![Royal Australian Navy takes first Arafura OPV for testing]()
Royal Australian Navy takes first Arafura OPV for testing
Though the delivery marks progress, the delayed programme was slashed to six vessels in 2024.
-
![Indonesian Navy changes names of Italian multipurpose combat ships]()
Indonesian Navy changes names of Italian multipurpose combat ships
The renamed vessels were part of a modular class originally built for the Italian Navy, but will now serve in the Indonesian fleet.
-
![Double SCHOTTEL deal advances two ship programmes]()
Double SCHOTTEL deal advances two ship programmes
SCHOTTEL has announced its thrusters will be fitted to both Polish and Portuguese programmes.
-
![Denmark commits to three new Arctic vessels in light of Trump’s Greenland comments]()
Denmark commits to three new Arctic vessels in light of Trump’s Greenland comments
The vessels have been a necessity for years, but now Denmark is planning a stronger Arctic presence.
