Second Scorpene-class submarine ready for sea trials, first one to be inducted this year, says Arun Jaitley

New Delhi: The second Scorpene-class submarine is ready for surface sea trials, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday and congratulated engineers of Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) where it has been built. [caption id=“attachment_3508075” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] File photo of Indian Navy’s Scorpene submarine INS Kalvari being escorted by tugboats as it arrives at Mazagon Docks in Mumbai. Reuters[/caption] “Congratulations to MDL engineers as their efforts have moved the second Scorpene class submarine for surface sea trials,” Jaitley tweeted. The first Scorpene-class submarine INS Kalvari has already undergone various trials and is expected to be inducted into the Indian Navy later this year. The defence minister said the Scorpene-class submarines will significantly enhance India’s naval prowess. “These Scorpene class submarines will not only add to our future naval power & strengthen defence but also make our ocean safe & secure,” he said in another tweet. Six Scorpene-class submarines are being built under’Project 75’ of the navy. The submarines, designed by French naval defence and energy company DCNS, are being built by Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.