The “Vaghshir” can perform a variety of multidimensional missions, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, area surveillance, and more.
New Delhi: The Indian Navy has received the sixth Scorpene submarine, Vagsheer under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives. It will now be inducted into the Indian Navy as ‘INS Vagsheer.’ The hunter-killer submarine, INS Vagsheer, has been undergoing sea trials since May 18 of last year.
This submarine has a very high level of automation with an advanced Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) and a Combat Management System (CMS). It integrates various equipment, systems, and sensors into an impressive platform.
Here are some of the key features of Vagsheer:
- This submarine has the capability to launch a devastating attack on the enemy.
- The attack can be carried out underwater or on the surface, using anti-ship missiles.
- The “Vaghshir” can perform a variety of multidimensional missions, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, area surveillance, and more.
- It is designed to operate across all areas of operation, demonstrating interoperability with other components of the naval task force.
- This is a powerful platform that is bringing a transformative change in submarine operations.
- The state-of-the-art features include advanced acoustic silence technology, low radiated noise levels, hydrodynamically optimized shape and the use of precision-guided weapons, providing the ability to strike the enemy.
- To enhance the stealth of this powerful platform, special attention has been given to reducing acoustic, optical, electromagnetic, and infrared signatures.
These stealth features provide it with an invulnerability unmatched by most submarines in the world. Additionally, the Vaghsheer is different from the previous five boats, as this submarine is equipped with domestically developed air conditioning plants and internal communication and broadcasting systems, in addition to the main batteries and Ku-band satcom.
