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MDL hands over the 6th Scorpene Submarine, 'INS Vagsheer,' to the Indian Navy.

Awards | Dated: 11 Jan 2025

On January 9, 2025, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivered the 6th and final Scorpene-class submarine, Indian Navy Ship (INS) Vaghsheer (S26), to the Indian Navy (IN) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, marking the successful completion of Project P-75.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The Acceptance Document was signed by Sanjeev Singhal, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of MDL, and Rear Admiral (RAdm) R. Adhisrinivasan, Chief Staff Officer (CSO) (Technical), Western Naval Command.
  • - India aims to achieve full self-reliance in defence by 2047, with numerous ships and submarines currently under construction in domestic shipyards.
  • - The other five Scorpene-class submarines delivered under Project P-75 are INS Kalvari (2015), INS Khanderi (2017), INS Karanj (2018), INS Vela (2021), and INS Vagir (2020).

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Launched on April 20, 2022, INS Vaghsheer (S26) underwent year-long trials to ensure combat readiness. Built under Project 75, it was constructed by MDL using technology transfer from France's Naval Group, supporting India's "Make in India" initiative.
  • (ii) INS Vaghsheer (S26) is armed with wire-guided torpedoes and anti-ship missiles, capable of being launched underwater or at the surface. It features high automation with an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) and a Combat Management System (CMS).
  • (iii) The submarine is equipped with indigenously developed systems, such as the Air Conditioning Plant, Internal Communication & Broadcast System, Main Batteries, and Ku-Band SATCOM (Rukmini).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which submarine was recently handed over by MDL to the Indian Navy?

Correct Answer: INS Vagsheer

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About Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

  • CMD : Sanjeev Singhal
  • Headquarter : Mumbai