INS Vagir, the fifth submarine of the Kalvari Class submarines, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Monday, giving a boost to the force’s prowess INS Vagir, which has been built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited here with technology transfer from France, was commissioned in a ceremony attended by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar. “The submarine will boost the Indian Navy’s capability to further India’s maritime interests in deterring the enemy, and conducting Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) to provide decisive blow in the times of crisis,” the Navy said.
INS Vagir, the fifth submarine of the Kalvari Class submarines, was commissioned into the Indian Navy today at the Naval Dockyard Mumbai.
Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited here with technology transfer from France, INS Vagir was commissioned in a ceremony attended by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar.
It has been built under Project-75, which includes the indigenous construction of six submarines of Scorpene design. Four of the Kalvari class of submarines have already been commissioned into the Indian Navy.
It was launched and named Vagir in November 2020 and delivered to the Indian Navy by the MDL on December 20 after sea trials.
According to the Indian Navy, ‘Vagir’ means sand shark, which represents stealth and fearlessness, two qualities synonymous with the ethos of a submariner.
The submarine is equipped with some of the best sensors in the world, its weapons package includes sufficient wire-guided torpedoes and sub-surface-to-surface missiles to neutralise a large enemy fleet.
It also has the capability of launching marine commandos for special operations, while its powerful diesel engines can quickly charge batteries for a stealth mission.
