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.