Mumbai Apr 20 PTI The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders here on Wednesday launched INS Vagsheer the last of the six submarines under Project 75 The submarine was launched by Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar Post-launch the submarine will undergo a comprehensive and rigorous set of tests and trials for more than a year to ensure that it is fully combat-worthy Kumar said Interacting with reporters Kumar said the submarine was launched before its scheduled unveiling The submarine also increases the countrys marine security but it is also an example of self-reliance Kumar said An MDL official said with every submarine the indigenisation component has seen an increase In the case of Vagsheer it is 40 per cent it added Named after sandfish a deadly deep water sea predator of the Indian Ocean the first submarine Vagsheer was commissioned in December 1974 It was decommissioned in April 1997 The new submarine is the incarnation of its earlier version as according to naval parlance a ship never ceases to exist Even after a shipsubmarine is decommissioned a new shipsubmarine replaces the old one with the same name Kumar said the government has taken an important decision of building a diesel engine with the help of the defence industry through the Make-1 process He was referring to Project-75 I which envisages indigenous construction of six modern conventional submarines including associated shore support engineering support package training and spares package with contemporary equipment weapons and sensors including Fuel-Cell based AIP Air Independent Propulsion Plant advanced torpedoes modern missiles and state of the art countermeasure systems This would provide a major boost to the indigenous design and construction capability of submarines in India in addition to bringing in the latest submarine design and technologies as part of the project For the first time a marine diesel engine will be made in India The industry partner will get a grant of up to 70 per cent Kumar said In November 2020 the Navy commissioned the fourth submarine under Project-75 In February the sea trials for the fifth submarine INS Vagir commenced Speaking at the function Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh Flag Office CnC Western Naval Command said so far four submarines have been commissioned under the Project-75 --- INS Kalvari INS Khanderi and INS Karang and INS Vela- have already been commissioned These are very advanced and modern submarines and they have increased the capability of the Indian Navy Since these submarines are new they have new technologies and sensors This has improved our combat efficiency and surveillance We hope that Vagir the fifth submarine is inducted into the Indian Navy by the end of the year Singh said The vice admiral said INS Vagsheer will undergo trials and be commissioned in the Navy in a specific time frame PTI PR NSK NSK
New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff on Sunday reviewed the overall preparations for the 12th President's Fleet Review (PFR) which will be conducted at Visakhapatnam tomorrow as a part of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, being celebrated as 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The tableau of the Indian Navy at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday showcased the multi-dimensional capabilities of the Navy and highlighted key inductions under 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
Mumbai : Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh will be commissioning INS Vela on November 25. INS Vela is country’s fourth Scorpene-class submarine. The launch is taking place two days after Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivered it following two years sea trails. The submarine is seen as a major shot in the arm for the Indian Navy’s strength and capability.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited built INS Vela, the diesel-electric submarine known to have advanced stealth and combat capabilities, in Mumbai.
Mumbai Nov 25 PTI Adding teeth to Indias naval prowess the Navy on Thursday commissioned submarine INS Vela here with the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh calling it a potent platform with an ability to undertake the entire spectrum of submarine operations This is the fourth of the six submarines the Indian Navy is inducting under the Kalvari class submarine Project 75 This is also the second major induction in the Indian Navy in less than a week On November 21 the navy commissioned warship INS Visakhapatnam Speaking at the event of commissioning the submarine the Navy chief said Project 75 will transform Indian Navys war-fighting in the underwater domain in the years to come INS Vela is a potent platform with an ability to undertake the entire spectrum of submarine operations And given todays dynamic and complex security situation Velas capability and fire power will play a crucial role in Navys ability to protect promote and preserve Indias maritime interest across the seascape of the Indian Ocean Region while acting as a clear deterrent to our adversaries Singh said The Scorpene class submarines are being built in India by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited MDL Mumbai in collaboration with Ms Naval Group France Three submarines under Project 75 - INS Kalvari INS Khanderi INS Karanj - have already been commissioned INS Vela would form a part of the Western Naval Commands Submarine fleet and would be another potent part of its arsenal the Navy said Crew of the erstwhile Vela a Russian origin Foxtrot class submarine which was decommissioned in 2009 were also present amongst the guests on this occasion These Scorpene submarines are extremely potent platforms and they have advanced stealth features and are also equipped with both long range guided torpedoes as well as anti-ship missiles it added These submarines have a state-of-the-art SONAR and sensor suite permitting outstanding operational capabilities They also have an advanced Permanent Magnetic Synchronous motor PERMASYN as its propulsion motor INS Vela is fitted with advanced weapons and sensors All of these are integrated into the Submarine Tactical Integrated Combat System known as SUBTICS the Navy said Once a target is classified the submarine may choose to engage it using either her sea skimming missiles also known as Flying Fish or heavy weight wire - guided torpedoes it added The submarines mascot is the Sub-ray which is an amalgamation of the submarine and the stingray The stingray is known for stealth aggression and offensive power Its flat body allows it to sit on the bottom of the ocean camouflage itself to predators swimming above as it lurks for its prey underneath Singh said that INS Vela showcases Indias notable strides in indigenous submarine construction as also the journey from being a buyers navy to a builders navy While Project 75 has been an important step in enhancing the Navys capability Singh said it is simultaneously progressing with Project 75 India under a Strategic Partnership model With this project India envisions achieving complete self-reliance in submarine construction and life cycle substance The Project 75 India aims to develop all facets of the submarine construction ecosystem within the nation and also involves transfer of several niche technologies In June the Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defence minister Rajnath Singh approved issue of RFP for construction of six Conventional Submarines under Project P 75 I under the Strategic Partnership SP Model This project envisages indigenous construction of six conventional submarines equipped with the state-of-the-art Air Independent Propulsion system at an estimated cost of Rs 43000 crore The Navy chief said the project would significantly enhance Indias ability to work with cutting edge defence manufacturing technologies with the implications not only for the Navy but also for the nation INS Vela carries forward the legacy of her namesake the Foxtrot type submarine acquired from Soviet Russia in 1973 and served the Navy for 37 years Rear Admiral retd JMS Sodhi the Commissioning Commanding Officer of the earlier INS Vela was also present at the event PTI PR NP NP
Mumbai : Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh will be commissioning INS Vela on November 25. INS Vela is country’s fourth Scorpene-class submarine. The launch is taking place two days after Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivered it following two years sea trails. The submarine is seen as a major shot in the arm for the Indian Navy’s strength and capability.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited built INS Vela, the diesel-electric submarine known to have advanced stealth and combat capabilities, in Mumbai.
Mumbai : Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh will be commissioning INS Vela on November 25. INS Vela is country’s fourth Scorpene-class submarine. The launch is taking place two days after Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivered it following two years sea trails. The submarine is seen as a major shot in the arm for the Indian Navy’s strength and capability.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited built INS Vela, the diesel-electric submarine known to have advanced stealth and combat capabilities, in Mumbai.
Mumbai Nov 25 PTI The Indian Navy on Thursday commissioned submarine INS Vela here adding more teeth to the countrys naval prowess This is the fourth of the six submarines the Indian Navy is to induct under the Kalvari-class submarine Project-75 The submarine was commissioned in the presence of Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh This is the second major induction in the Indian Navy in less than a week On November 21 the Navy commissioned warship INS Visakhapatnam PTI PR NP NP
New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): In a major boost to its firepower, the Indian Navy would see the commissioning of its new destroyer INS Vishakhapatnam and Kalvari class submarine INS Vela in this fortnight.
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