India Navy Commissions Fifth Kalvari Class Submarine INS 'Vagir' | See Pics

INS Vagir, the fifth submarine of the Kalvari Class submarines, was commissioned into the Indian Navy today at the Naval Dockyard Mumbai. (Photo credit: PTI)

INS 'Vagir'

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. (Photo credit: PTI)

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. (Photo credit: PTI)

It was launched and named Vagir in November 2020 and delivered to the Indian Navy by the MDL on December 20 after sea trials. (Photo credit: PTI)

According to the Indian Navy, 'Vagir' means sand shark, which represents stealth and fearlessness, two qualities synonymous with the ethos of a submariner. (Photo credit: PTI)

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. (Photo credit: PTI)

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. (Photo credit: PTI)

The submarine has a state-of-the-art torpedo decoy system for self-defence. (Photo credit: PTI)