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INS Kalvari, a potent Man o’ War capable of undertaking offensive operations was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. (Source: Express Photo)
The first of the six Scorpene-class submarines is regarded as a very prestigious acquisition which embodies cutting edge technology and compares favourably with the best in the world. (Source: Express Photo)
Touted to be the most capable weapon in Navy’s hold, the submarine has an overall length of 67.5 metres and a height of about 12.3 metres. The hull form, the fin and the hydroplanes are specifically designed to produce minimum underwater resistance. (Source: Express Photo)
The submarine’s attack and search periscopes are equipped with Infrared/Low Light Level cameras and Laser Range finders. The boat also has her two 1250 kW MAN Diesel Engines for rapidly charging batteries. (Source: Express photo)
As is the tradition, ships and submarines of the Navy, are re-incarnated after decommissioning. So it is with Kalvari, named after the dreaded Tiger Shark, a deadly deep sea predator of the Indian Ocean. The first Kalvari, commissioned in December 1967, was also the first submarine of the Indian Navy. (Source: Express Photo)
“To dedicate this submarine to the nation is an equal proud moment for me. After a gap of nearly two decades India has got this kind of a submarine and Kalvari is a fine example of the Make-in-India testimony. It is also a good model for international collaboration,” PM Modi said. (Source: Express Photo)
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba, Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding of the Western Naval Command, Maharashtra Governor Vidyasagar Rao, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were among those who attended the commissioning ceremony. (Source: Express Photo)
In March this year, the Indian Navy successfully conducted the maiden firing of an anti-ship missile from the first indigenously built Kalvari class submarine, during a test firing in the Arabian Sea. The missile successfully hit a surface target at extended ranges. (Source: Express Photo)
On India’s role in the region and its global responsibilities, PM Modi said, “Indian Ocean has coined India’s history. It has helped the country forge not only economic but also cultural and social ties with other nations. Our sea coast is over 7500 kilometres long, it includes around 1300 small and big islands and around 25 lakh kilometres of exclusive economic zone. They say, 21st century is Asia’s century, it is also true that the path of success for the 21st century will be through the Indian ocean,” said Modi. (Source: Express Photo)
