'INS Vagir' is the third submarine to be commissioned into the Indian Navy in the last two years.

New Delhi:

Kalvari Class (i.e. Scorpene Class) submarine 'Vagir' is going to join the Indian Navy today.

Shortly, Navy Chief Admiral R.K.

Harikumar will include it in the fleet, which is being called as 'New Shikari'.

Salient features of Kalvari-class submarine 'INS Vagir'...

  • Vagir, the fifth submarine of the Kalvari class, has been built in India with the help of M/s Naval Group of France.

  • 'Vagir' has been built at Mazagon Dock in Mumbai.

  • Made indigenously with modern technology, this submarine is a symbol of self-reliance in the defense sector, and is a sign of the steps towards 'self-reliant India'.

  • Navy Chief R.

    When the submarine is included in the Navy fleet by Harikumar, it will be known as 'INS Vagir'.

  • Vagir is a Persian language word, which means 'hunter'.

  • 'INS Vagir' is the third submarine to join the Indian Navy in the last two years.

  • Navy Chief Admiral R.

    According to Harikumar, 'INS Vagir' is a deadly platform equipped with infallible weapons.

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