Mazagon Dock Delivers INS Vaghsheer, India’s 6th Scorpene-Class Submarine, to Indian Navy

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) successfully delivered the sixth Scorpene-class submarine, Vaghsheer, to the Indian Navy on January 9, 2025. This delivery aligns with the Indian government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives. The submarine will soon be commissioned into the Navy as INS Vaghsheer.

Successful Launch and Testing

Launched on April 20, 2022, Vaghsheer has undergone over a year of rigorous testing to ensure it meets all requirements. The submarine is fully combat-ready and capable of operating in all modes and environments.

Strengthening India’s Submarine Building Capacity

MDL’s Chairman and Managing Director, Shri Sanjeev Singhal, highlighted that with Vaghsheer’s delivery, India strengthened its position as a submarine-building nation. MDL continues to meet the Indian Navy’s demands for advanced warships and submarines. With the delivery of Vaghsheer, India joins the select group of countries capable of building submarines.

Advanced Technology and Stealth Features

Vaghsheer features cutting-edge technology, including advanced stealth capabilities like noise reduction, optimised hydrodynamic shape, and the ability to launch precise attacks using torpedoes and anti-ship missiles. These features enhance the submarine’s invisibility and make it a formidable force.

Multi-Mission Capability

The submarine is designed for a wide range of missions, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, and surveillance. It is capable of operating in all naval environments and is interoperable with other parts of a naval task force.

High-Level Automation and Combat Management

Vaghsheer boasts an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) and a Combat Management System (CMS), offering seamless integration of equipment, systems, and sensors. It also incorporates features such as acoustic silencing, low noise levels, and the ability to launch precision-guided weapons, including torpedoes and anti-ship missiles.

Indigenous Features and Modernisation

Unlike its predecessors, Vaghsheer comes with indigenously developed features such as the air conditioning plant and the internal communication & broadcast system. It also includes advanced satellite communication and improved main batteries. MDL has modernised its facilities to build more advanced submarines and warships, with plans to expand production capacity significantly.

Future of MDL

MDL continues to enhance its infrastructure and is now capable of building 10 capital warships and 11 submarines at the same time. Further expansion plans will future-proof MDL’s capabilities to meet the nation’s growing maritime defence needs.

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