Mumbai (The Hawk): Today, December 22, the fifth Kalvari Class submarine of Project 75, Yard 11879, was handed over to the Indian Navy. Six Scorpene-designed submarines will be built locally as part of Project 75. These submarines are being built by M/s Naval Group, France in partnership with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a shipyard in Mumbai. Vagir, which was launched on November 12th, began sea testing on February 1st, and it is a source of great pleasure that she has finished all major trials, including the weapon and sensor trials, the quickest of all previous submarines.
Construction of submarines is a complex process made more challenging by the need for all equipment to be miniature and to meet exacting quality standards. A major accomplishment is that this is the third submarine to be handed to the Indian Navy in a period of 24 months. This is another step towards "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" and boosts self-confidence in this field.
Soon after, the submarine would be commissioned into the Indian Navy, enhancing its capabilities.