Indian submarine INS Vagir completes historic 7,000 km deployment to Australia

Indian submarine INS Vagir completes historic 7,000 km deployment to Australia

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Category : Defense Published on: August 22 2023

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  • India's Scorpene class submarine INS Vagir has successfully completed its longest deployment ever by covering a remarkable distance of nearly 7,000 km to reach Australia. 
  • This deployment, which begins in June 2023, is a significant achievement for the Indian Navy.
  • Commissioned in January this year, INS Vagir belongs to the Kalvari class submarines.
  • The submarine is based in Mumbai and its deployment reflects the professionalism of the Navy.
  • The visit of INS Vagir is the first instance of an extended-distance deployment to Australia by an Indian submarine.
  • INS Vagir is in Australia, Indian naval ships and aircraft are concurrently engaged in Exercise MALABAR (11-21 August) and AUSINDEX (22-24 August) off the east coast of Australia.
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