First Sea Sortie of Sixth Scorpene Submarine ‘Vaghsheer’

The sixth submarine of Project 75, Indian Navy’s Kalvari class commenced her sea trials on 18 May 2023.  The submarine was launched on 20 April 2022 from the Kanhoji Angre Wet Basin of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). Vaghsheer is scheduled for delivery to the Indian Navy in early 2024 after completion of these trials.

MDL has ‘delivered’ three submarines of the Project–75 in 24 months and the commencement of sea trials of the sixth submarine is a significant milestone. This is indicative of the boost towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The submarine will now undergo intense trials of all its systems at sea, these include propulsion systems, weapons and sensors.