India is about to put a new submarine into operation?

INS Vagsheer was launched on April 20, 2022, as the last ship in project 75 to build 6 diesel-electric attack submarines of India’s Kalvari class.

The INS Vagsheer submarine is 67.3 m long, can run at a speed of 35 km/h when submerged and 20 km/h when floating on the surface. This submarine is equipped with the latest navigation and tracking systems, torpedoes and anti-ship missiles. The ship is capable of carrying out stealth and precision attacks, according to India.com.

Previously, 5 project-75 submarines were put into service to ensure India’s security.

After the INS Vagsheer is put into service, the strength of the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean Region will be enhanced. This submarine is capable of performing a number of tasks such as anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, area surveillance and mine laying, according to India.com.

Meanwhile, Bloomberg today quoted two senior officials familiar with the situation as saying that India’s plan to build 6 new diesel-electric submarines worth $6 billion has been delayed by a year and is expected to be delayed. delay further.

The two officials, who did not want to be identified, said domestic contractors had made at least six complaints as the navy moved closer to selecting the winning bidder after key tests in June. for some key technologies needed for submarines, but did not name the companies involved. Each objection will need to be investigated before the process can proceed.

There is currently no information on the Indian Navy’s reaction to the news that the plan to build 6 new submarines has been postponed.

India is currently believed to have 17 diesel-powered submarines and one nuclear-powered one. Of the 17 diesel-powered submarines, half have undergone many upgrades and improvements over the past three decades, but are now nearing the end of their lives.