Commissioning of INS Vaghsheer under Project-75
Why focus: GS3 Defence. 6th Scorpene sub under Project-75. Highly testable 'How-Many-Correct' list of Kalvari-class names and French tech-transfer.
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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BEFORE: The Indian Navy had five operational Kalvari-class submarines, leaving the planned Project-75 fleet incomplete. NOW: All six submarines are officially commissioned, bringing the Project-75 fleet to its full envisioned strength.
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BEFORE: MDL was still engaged in the construction and sea trials of the final Scorpene-class vessel. NOW: MDL has successfully completed the entire manufacturing order, demonstrating full absorption of the transferred French submarine technology.
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BEFORE: India relied heavily on its aging fleet of Russian Kilo-class and German HDW submarines. NOW: The modern, stealthy Kalvari-class forms the modernized core of India's conventional underwater deterrence.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to Project-75 of the Indian Navy, consider the following statements: 1. It involves the construction of six nuclear-powered submarines. 2. INS Vaghsheer is the sixth and final submarine commissioned under this project. 3. The project was executed with technology transfer from France's Naval Group. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?