Indian Navy to commission its sixth & final Kalvari-class submarine INS Vagsheer

New Delhi: The Indian Navy is set to commission its sixth and final Kalvari-class submarine, INS Vagsheer, in December 2024. This submarine is part of a significant program known as Project 75, which has a budget of ₹23,562 crore and aims to enhance India’s underwater capabilities.

INS Vagsheer is currently undergoing final trials at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, where it was constructed with technology transferred from the French firm Naval Group.

The Kalvari-class submarines are diesel-electric attack submarines designed for a variety of missions, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, long-range strikes, special operations, and intelligence gathering.

The commissioning of INS Vagsheer will bolster the Indian Navy’s operational capabilities, particularly in the strategically important Indian Ocean region, where India faces challenges from increasing Chinese naval presence.

INS Vagsheer was launched on April 20, 2022, and began sea trials in May 2023. The commissioning of Vagsheer is part of India’s broader strategy to enhance its underwater capabilities amid increasing maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean region, particularly from China.

The submarine, constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, is undergoing final trials.

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