INS Vagshir inaugurated in Mumbai

INS Vagshir inaugurated in Mumbai

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Category : Defense Published on: April 22 2022

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  • The sixth Scorpene Submarine of Project-75 "Vagsheer" was launched at the Mazagon Docks, Mumbai on April 20th 2022 as part of ‘Make in India’ initiative.
  • ‘INS VAGSHEER’ is named after the Sand Fish, a deadly deep-sea predator of the Indian Ocean.
  • The submarine will now undergo rigorous harbour trials and sea trials, before being commissioned in the Indian Navy.
  • These submarines are designed by French naval defence and energy company ‘DCNS’ while Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai has manufactured them.
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